Descriptive statistics is used to summarize or describe the main features of a collection of data in a quantitatively meaningful way. It does not infer any elements beyond the provided data sample.
Standard deviation is a statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values. It is widely used in situations where comparing variability between different data sets or understanding the consistency of data points is crucial.
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