Statistics: An Indispensable Tool in the Field of Research

Abstract

This paper highlighted statistics as an essential tool in research making, be it in education, health, engineering, agriculture, industry, science and technology for the betterment of the society. It revealed that statistics helps us to analyze data, to identify and probe trends and relations, to develop generalization, to revise and improve our theories. The paper recommended, among others, that academic institutions should ensure that research teachers are well grounded in the field of statistics