Statistics Discusion

Refer to Ch. 1 of Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics and address the following in 1,050 words with references:

·         Describe the role and purpose of statistics.

·         Explain the primary types of statistics.

·         Contrast a population and a sample.

·         Compare the difference between a qualitative and quantitative variable. Provide one example of each.

·         Describe the four different levels of measurements. Give one example of each.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.