In your paper,

• Discuss the following course elements:
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Inferential statistics
  • Hypothesis development and testing
  • Selection of appropriate statistical tests
  • Evaluating statistical results.

The Paper

• Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined

Answer preview

According to Bickel, & Lehmann, (2012), statistics is the science which focuses on the collection, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data.  In other words, statisticians gather raw data from the sample of the population and analyze that data using different statistical tools.  The data analyzed is interpreted and presented in different forms.  Judd, McClelland, & Ryan, (2011), posits that the data can be presented into graphs, pie-chart, tables, and bar graphs among others.  Statistics plays a vital role in the field of Medicine, economic, business, politics, social and many more.  Almost, all the disciplines utilize statistics.  In particular, statistics play an essential role in business.  A successful businessperson must be quick and accurate in making the decision otherwise the business paralyzes….