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statistics

field of study concerning information calculated from sample data. The field is divided into two categories: descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Both are widely used in business.

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Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics
Professional associations representing individuals united to: increase participation of professional associations in the development and improvement of federal statistics programs; establish communication with federal agency personnel, congressional committees, and others ...

Members: 57
Founded: 1981