17.1 Descriptive Statistics

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Descriptive statistics are frequently generated as a first step in performing a statistical analysis. They are intended to provide a concise look at a group of data points, through such statistics as mean and standard deviation. Ideally, descriptive statistics provide you with a general picture of the data and help you to decide on a direction for subsequent analyses.

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