Statistics is used everyday by people everywhere.
One of the most popular uses of statistics can be found in the sports section of a newspaper or magazine. Sports writers across the world use statistics to analyze players and their performances day in and day out. Statistics are even used to predict how a player will perform in the future. When calculating a player's statistics, it is important to know the method in which the player's statistics are calculated. To learn more about statistical measures, check out Mean, Median, and Mode Discussions .