Both the words "data" and "statistics" are often used interchangeably. But there is a difference. Data is the information from which statistics are created. Raw data is the direct result of research that was conducted as part of a study or survey. Statistics then interpret or summarize this data through analysis, often in the form of tables, charts, or graphs. Statistics answer questions like "how much?" or "how many?", such as how many households in the United States have television sets?