Which of the following is what we mean by "statistics"?
A) average of the heights of college basketball teams
B) a set of procedures for handling data
C) the batting averages of the local baseball team's starting players
D) All of the above are examples of statistics.

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Statistics refer to both the numerical data collected from various sources (like the average heights of college basketball teams or the batting averages of baseball players) and the set of procedures used for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting that data.

Which of the Following Is What We Mean by "Statistics