The Data Sets and Statistics Resources Guide provides a selected collection of Web resources pertaining to data sets and statistics resources. Each entry includes a brief description and additional topics.
Data consists of unprocessed facts, figures, or information gathered for analytical purposes. These raw inputs serve as the foundation for further processing and interpretation. They can take the form of data sets or machine-readable files for statistical or textual analysis programs.
Statistics, a branch of mathematics, focuses on collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data. Using various mathematical techniques, it turns raw data into practical and actionable knowledge for decision-making.
For statistical calculations to be trustworthy, the underlying data must be both valid and reliable. Validity ensures that measurements accurately reflect the intended subject, while reliability indicates consistency and the ability to reproduce results.
(White 2023)
Calculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics, 7th ed. (STAT!Ref)
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