Discussion Topic Doing statistics isn't simply a matter of performing certain mathematical procedures or analyzing data with calculators and computers. To correctly apply the analysis procedures you've learned, you need to consider a variety of factors. For example, you must be sure an experiment or study has been designed correctly, you must verify that conditions for using certain tests or procedures have been met, and you must be able to interpret the results of your calculations. In this discussion, you'll post a question that requires an understanding of the four major areas of statistics: observing patterns, planning a study, probability, and inference. Then you'll post a response to a one of your classmate's questions. 1. Post a question of your own design that requires the respondent to discuss the four major areas of statistics. Be sure your question asks about observing patterns, planning a study, probability, and inference. 2. Post a response to a previously posted question. In your response, be sure to discuss all four areas of statistics. Also, be sure to justify your responses. Why did you select the methods you did instead of some other model? Why do you feel you're justified in using the statistical tests you selected? Are there any conditions that must be met for you to use these tests? nirnn'l'inne