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Statistical Description of Data

Theory and Formula


Questions


Q1. The word statistics originated from the latin word __________

(a) Status

(b)Stat

(c) Statista

(d) Statistik

Solution.a
Status
NOTE : The word statistics originated from the Italian word Statista
The word statistics originated from the German word Statistik .
Solution

Q2. Statistics has wide applications in the field of _________

(a) Economics

(b) Business management

(c) Medical science

(d) All the above

Solution.d
All the above
Solution

Q3. In plural sense , statistics is

(a) Defined as data qualitative as well as quantitative , that is collected , usually with a view of having statistical analysis

(b) Defined as a scientific technique for collecting , analyzing and presenting data , leading finally to drawing statistical inferences

(c) Both a and b

(d) None of these

Solution. a
Defined as data qualitative as well as quantitative , that is collected , usually with a view of having statistical analysis .
Solution

Q4. The upper part of the table , including columns , sub-columns and units of measurements (regrading caption) is called ___________

(a) Body part

(b) Foot note

(c) Caption

(d) Box head

Solution. d
Box head
Solution

Q5. The part of table which contains numerical information is known as _____________

(a) Stub

(b) Head note

(c) Body part

(d) Foot note

Solution.c
Body part
Solution