Thin Data
Quantitative data that provides broad, numerical insights but often lacks the contextual depth that thick data provides.
12 topics found for
“numerical data”
Histogram
A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, typically showing the frequency of data points in successive intervals.
Scatter Plot
A type of data visualization that uses dots to represent values for two different numeric variables, plotted along two axes.
Quantitative Research
A research method that focuses on collecting and analyzing numerical data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends, often using surveys or experiments.
Multiple Regression
A statistical technique that uses several explanatory variables to predict the outcome of a response variable, extending simple linear regression to include multiple input variables.
InfoVis
Information Visualization (InfoVis) is the study and practice of visual representations of abstract data to reinforce human cognition.
Decision Tree
A tree-like model of decisions and their possible consequences, used in data mining and machine learning for both classification and regression tasks.
McNamara Fallacy
The error of making decisions based solely on quantitative observations and ignoring all other factors.
Central Limit Theorem
A statistical theory that states that the distribution of sample means approximates a normal distribution as the sample size becomes larger, regardless of the population's distribution.