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Meaning, scope and nature of statistics

Very short answer type questions 1 mark each

1. Which of the following is correct about statistics?
a. Aggregate of facts.
b. Numerically expressed.

c. Affected by multiplicity of causes.
d. All of these.
2. The aggregate of data is called __________.
a. Statistics.

b. Editing of data.
c. Analysis of data.
d. Collection of data.

3. In __________ sense, statistics refers to information in terms of
numerical data. (Singular / plural)
4. _________ statistics refers to those methods, which are used or the

collection of data. (Descriptive / numerical)
5. Statistics studies both quantitative and qualitative variables.
(True/False)

6. The data collected without any objective is called numbers. (True / False)
7. All quantitative information is_______. (statistics / not statistics)
8. Define statistics in singular sense.
9. Define inferential statistics.

10. Mention the type of facts not studied by statistics.

Short answer type question: (3 to 4 marks each)

11. Define statistics in plural sense and point out its characteristics.

12. Distinguish between statistics in singular sense and plural sense.
13. Discuss the importance of statistics in busines.

Long answer type question: (6 marks each)

14. Outline the limitations of statistics.
15. State and explain the functions of statistics.