🟪 1-Minute Summary

Descriptive statistics summarize and describe the features of a dataset (mean, median, charts), while inferential statistics make predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample (hypothesis testing, confidence intervals). Descriptive = “What happened?” | Inferential = “What does this mean for the bigger picture?”


🟦 Core Notes (Must-Know)

What are Descriptive Statistics?

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What are Inferential Statistics?

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Key Differences

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🟨 Interview Triggers (What Interviewers Actually Test)

Common Interview Questions

  1. “What’s the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?”

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  2. “When would you use each type?”

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🟥 Common Mistakes (Traps to Avoid)

Mistake 1: Confusing the two

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🟩 Mini Example (Quick Application)

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