Specific Features of Descriptive Statistics with Fuzzy Random Variables

The aim of the paper is to examine procedures of descriptive statistics in the case when the values of relevant attribute in a sample are set in the form of fuzzy categories. The paper provides alternative definitions of a fuzzy random variable, and describes corresponding procedures for calculating the analogues of location and spread parameters. The paper also presents some illustrative examples and analyses the results obtained. Based on the result analysis, practical recommendations are given on how to use procedures of fuzzy statistics