统计学CH05 英文版.pptVIP

Keller: Stats for Mgmt Econ, 7th Ed Copyright ? 2006 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Chapter Five Data Collection and Sampling Recall… Statistics is a tool for converting data into information: Methods of Collecting Data… There are many methods used to collect or obtain data for statistical analysis. Three of the most popular methods are: ? Direct observation (E.g. Number of customers entering a bank per hour) ??Experiments (E.g. new ways to produce things to minimize costs) ? Surveys Surveys… A survey solicits information from people; e.g. Gallup polls; pre-elect