Look for Patterns in the Data (Fit)
Introduction
The primary job of the statistician is to look for patterns in the data that he or
she has gathered. We call this the ”fit” step. There are various options as discussed
in the next few sections, depending on the number of variables and type of statistic
you are seeking.
Single Variable Patterns
You might be interested in the way the data is arranged in a single variable.
For instance, say that you have a single variable composed of the tenures (length of employment in months) of employees in your company. Your initial interest might be in understanding the way tenures are distributed. You may find that the vast majority of the employees are arranged in a distribution around a tenure of ...
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