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Basic characteristics of Statistics:
 - Statistics are aggregates of facts.
 - Statistics are numerically expressed.
 - Statistics are affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes.
 - Statistics are enumerated or estimated according to a reasonable standard of accuracy.
 - Statistics are collected for a predetermine purpose.
 - Statistics are collected in a systemic manner.
 - Statistics must be comparable to each other.
 





