5 Basic probability and statistical analysis using SciPy
This section covers
- Analyzing binomials using the SciPy library
- Defining dataset centrality
- Defining dataset dispersion
- Computing the centrality and dispersion of probability distributions
Statistics is a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection and interpretation of numeric data. It is the precursor of all modern data science. The term statistic originally signified “the science of the state” because statistical methods were first developed to analyze the data of state governments. Since ancient times, government agencies have gathered data pertaining to their populace. That data would be used to levy taxes and organize large military campaigns. Hence, critical state decisions ...
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