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a) When we want to observe the learner.

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performance of the learner.

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a) Statistics transform raw data into information.

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Roles of 4. It enables the teacher to draw general

Statistic conclusions:
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 Statistical steps also help to say about how

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Roles of performance of the pupils:

 Statistics enables the teacher to predict how

Statistic much of a thing will happen under conditions

we know and have measured;

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probable score of a student in the final

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examination from his entrance test score;
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different factors;
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margin of error to allow in making predictions.
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Roles of the causal factors underlying complex and

otherwise bewildering (confusing) events:

Statistic  It is a common factor that the behavioral outcome is a

result of numerous causal factors;

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 The reason why a particular student performs poor in
a particular subject are varied and many;
 So with the appropriate statistical methods we can

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observe the cause of failure of the pupil in a particular
subject.

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