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Standard Error

Standard Error is one of the most important tools while measuring the sample mean and inferring population characteristics from the chosen sample.

Empirical Rule

Take a dive into probability through the lens of the empirical rule which states that most observations occur within 3 standard deviations from the mean.

Positively Skewed Distribution

Learn more about what it means to deal with a positive skew. The article also has a detailed example of how a skew in the distribution impacts various measures.

Statistics Resources and Guides

WSO is developing the most in-depth guides on statistics concepts that financial analysts will need to know to excel at their careers. These guides and resources are meant to be used for self-study and can be used to learn at your own pace.

Each article goes in-depth into the respective statistics concepts to ensure that it caters to professionals from all levels of expertise and backgrounds.

Learn Statistics

Below is a list of WSO's popular guides to learn statistics on your own. Each guide is tailored to the perspective of a financial analyst, so you will be learning statistics with a pinch of finance. Whether it be measures of central tendency or measures of dispersion, we got you covered.