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Statistics

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The value of statistics

Statistics are useful because they...

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b)
c)
a) Correct.a) The correct answer is: no.b) Correct.b) The correct answer is: yes. Statistics can provide hard evidence that can be used to test hypotheses.c) Correct.c) The correct answer is: yes. Statistics can useful when comparing data within a timeframe.
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Australian statistics

Go to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website and find the average estimated population for the Ashfield local government area in NSW for 2005/06.

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Australian statistics cont'd

From the previous question, you should now be looking at the summary information from the ABS publication 3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia 2005/06.

Where can you locate the actual definition of an LGA (local government area) within this publication?

To find the definitions you need to go to the tab labelled 'Explanatory Notes' at the top of the page.Check your answer

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International statistics

From the ABS website, go to the section on 'International Statistics'. What is the name of the statistical collecting bureau of Iran?

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