What is the Role of Statistics in Scientific Research?

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In summary, statistics plays a crucial role in scientific research by helping researchers to collect, analyze, and interpret data accurately. It provides researchers with the tools to make sense of large amounts of data and draw meaningful conclusions. Statistics also allows for the testing of hypotheses and the identification of patterns and relationships within the data. Additionally, it helps to reduce bias and increase the reliability and validity of research findings. Overall, statistics is essential in guiding the research process and making evidence-based decisions in the scientific community.
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I like to delve deeply into books. Physics is related to math and of course, math is related to statistics. I see statistics as the language of science and I am always seeking to do/know stat better...
 
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