Characteristic form: That is behind the term
In statistics, the characteristic value is one of the basic terms that you need for working with statistical surveys and in statistical analysis. We clarify what is behind the term.
Definition of the characteristics
You see the term for the most part in the data collection and its representation. You rarely encounter him in connection with biology.
- Statistics: The characteristic value is necessary in the statistics for calculating the mean, i.e. the average, and for creating diagrams.
- Characteristics are properties for which samples are examined. Examples include age, weight and marital status.
- The characteristics of the respective feature can vary. Usually it is a concrete value of the examined feature. Examples of this are 26 years, 76 kg and single.
- Statistical data analysis often uses special software to create graphics. Here the term variable is often used instead of a characteristic.
- Biology: In genetics, the characteristic expression is favored by different factors. Scientists are investigating the effects of heredity or environmental influences. Then it is compiled how strongly a certain characteristic shows up under certain conditions.