In statistics, a unit of observation (or individual) is the unit described by the data that one analyzes. A study may treat groups as a unit of observation withing a broader unit of analysis, for example, drawing conclusions on group characteristics from data collected over a more general level.
In statistics, a unit of observation (or individual) is the unit described by the data that one analyzes. A study may treat groups as a unit of observation withing a broader unit of analysis, for example, drawing conclusions on group characteristics from data collected over a more general level.
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