Data are the facts and figures that are collected, analyzed, and summarized for presentation and interpretation. Data may be classified as either quantitative or qualitative. Quantitative data measure either how much or how many of something, and qualitative data provide labels, or names, for categories of like items.

Statistics is a study of data: describing properties of data (descriptive statistics) and drawing conclusions about a population based on information in a sample (inferential statistics). The distinction between a population together with its parameters and a sample together with its statistics is a fundamental concept in inferential statistics.

Statistical analysis means investigating trends, patterns, and relationships using quantitative data. It is an important research tool used by scientists, governments, businesses, and other organizations. To draw valid conclusions, statistical analysis requires careful planning from the very start of the research process.

Statistical analysis is a systematic method of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and deriving conclusions from data. It employs statistical tools to find patterns, trends, and links within datasets to facilitate informed decision-making.