Statistics is important in chemistry for collecting, analyzing, and presenting quantitative data. It is used in analytical chemistry to detect, identify, and measure unknown chemical compositions using instrumentation techniques. Statistical methods like descriptive statistics are used to summarize sample data using measures like the mean and standard deviation, while inferential statistics draw conclusions from data subject to random variation. Statistics plays a vital role in chemistry research by guiding data collection, interpretation, and presentation to properly characterize and summarize results. It is especially useful for drawing reliable conclusions in chemistry research.