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Introduction to Descriptive Statistics
Scientists look to uncover trends and relationships in data. This is where descriptive statistics is an important tool, allowing scientists to…
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[noun] A group of hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2). Alkanes contain no carbon-carbon multiple bonds; common examples include methane and propane.
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