Question

what do statistics help us do?
make decisions based on data
taste tea
gather data
advance technology

Explanation:

Statistics is a branch of mathematics that deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data. One of its main purposes is to help make decisions based on data. Gathering data is a part of the process in statistics but not the end - goal. Tasting tea and advancing technology are not the core functions of statistics.

Answer:

Make decisions based on data