Notation
$x$ in Algebra vs Stats
Similarities
- Represent the value of some quality
- Variables can be discrete or continuous
- Can be part of a larger calculation
- For example, $2x$ could be double the heights of everyone.
- This is known as [[Stats - Coding]]S .
Differences
- Variables can represent multiple objects, like a set.
- Can do operations on $x$ like it’s a collection of values:
- $\sum x$, the sum of all values in $x$
- $\bar{x}$, the mean of all values in $x$.
The main notational difference between stats and algebra for $x$ is??
That $x$ can represent multiple objects, like a set.
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date: 2020-09-10 20:31
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title: Stats - Notation