Interested in learning more about rounding fractions? In the September/October 2024 installment of Data Points, statistics expert Katie Daisey, Ph.D., explains some of the most common methodologies and how ASTM International approaches this… more
Q: I have a difficult data set that I want to use to help solve a problem. I am finding it difficult to find something of potential value. Can you help?
A: Difficult data goes beyond what is called messy data, which typically entails… more
Q. How confident can I be that (fill in the blank)?
A. With enough research, a good design, and a controlled process, I can be pretty confident. But this is not a statistics question. The term statistical confidence typically appears with the… more
Q: Can I infer something about a population or process based on a point estimate?
A: It is risky to use a point estimate based on a single sample of data to infer something about a population or process since it does not account for… more
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