Glossary of Terms. 1  Statistics - a set of concepts, rules, and procedures that help us to: organize numerical information in the form of tables, graphs, and charts; understand statistical techniques underlying decisions that affect our lives and well-being; and. 2  Data - facts, observations, and information that come from investigations.
The Jig (Irish: port) is a form of lively folk dance in compound meter, as well as the accompanying dance tune.
Contra dance (also contradance, contra-dance and other variant spellings) is a folk dance made up of long lines of couples. It has mixed origins from English country dance, Scottish, French dance styles in the 17th century, with strong African influence from Appalachia.