Conceitos de Estatísticas: História e Compreensão de Situações do Cotidiano

Abstract

This work addresses basic concepts of Statistics that have been a significant basis in most areas of knowledge, due to its constant evolution and its expansion of resources that contribute to the collection and adequate interpretation of data. In this sense, we developed bibliographic research with a qualitative approach that aimed to analyze and show clearly how Statistics gained space and increasingly influence in everyday situations. With this in mind, the main objective here was to bring some of the history and basic concepts that we should all know, considering that a better statistical understanding contributes to dealing with our health. This research was divided into five chapters, where the historical context of Statistics is briefly presented, highlighting the influences and motivations of each period, as well as a study of the definitions and basic tools, emphasizing the need of the statistically literate subject for a fair reading of events at the same time. around the world. In chapter 4, some examples of applications of Statistics in everyday life are exposed in order to facilitate the visualization and understanding of statistical information present in various areas of knowledge, but focusing on specific cases such as social networks, sports and health. After carrying out this bibliographic research, it was possible to confirm that the issue is that it is not enough to receive the information, we have to know how to interpret it in the best way, that is, in a correct and appropriate way, especially with the large amount of false information that is disseminated. for different reasons.