Question 1

In olden days statistics also called ………………
A)science of soldiers
B)science of kings
C)science of business man
D)science of managers

Accepted Answer

The term "statistics" originates from the Latin word "status," which means a state or condition. In its early usage, statistics was indeed referred to as the "science of kings" because it was primarily concerned with data that was of interest to the state, such as information on populations, territories, and economies. This information was crucial for governance, planning, and the administration of the state, making it a key tool for rulers and hence, the "science of kings."

Question 2

Now a days the use of statistics is extended to various fields such as ………….
A)Agriculture
B)Economic
C)Psychology
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Statistics is used in various fields including agriculture for analyzing crop yields, in economics for market analysis, and in psychology for experimental data analysis, making "All of these" the correct choice.

Question 3

In ………… sense, statistics refers to numerical statements of facts.
A)plural
B)singular
C)both
D)none

Accepted Answer

In the plural sense, statistics refers to numerical data or statements of facts.

Question 4

Measures of central tendency is also known as measures of ……………
A)central calculation
B)central location
C)central information
D)central data

Accepted Answer

Measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode) are statistical tools used to summarize a set of data by identifying the central point around which the data are distributed, hence the term "central location."

Question 5

The arithmetic mean of a variable 'x' is denoted by the symbol. A)x² B)x C)¯x D)? x

Accepted Answer

The arithmetic mean of a variable 'x' is commonly denoted by the symbol $ \bar{x} $, which represents the average value of 'x'.

Question 6

Short cut method for calculating arithmatic mean also known as
A)assumed average method
B)Assumed variable method
C)Assumed mean method
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Short cut method for calculating arithmatic mean...

Question 7

Geometric mean considered to be the best average in the construction of ……
A)Index numbers
B)median
C)mode
D)quartiles

Accepted Answer

The geometric mean is considered the best average for constructing index numbers because it accurately reflects proportional changes and is less affected by extreme values, making it ideal for averaging ratios or percentages, which are common in index numbers.

Question 8

There are equal number of observations on the right and on the left of ……… value
A)mean
B)median
C)mode
D)quartile

Accepted Answer

The median is the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a data sample, thus there are equal numbers of observations on both sides of the median.

Question 9

The word statistics have been derived from the Latin word -
A)Statistik
B)Status
C)Statista
D)Strata

Accepted Answer

The word "statistics" is derived from the Latin word "status," which means a state or condition. The term reflects the origin of statistical analysis in state or governmental record-keeping and data collection.

Question 10

Statistics helps in
A)Testing
B)Prediction
C)Formulating policies
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Statistics plays a crucial role in testing hypotheses, making predictions based on data, and formulating policies by providing evidence-based insights.

Question 11

Modern statistical devices have been made business forecasting more
A)precise and accurate
B)difficult
C)misunderstanding
D)easy

Accepted Answer

Modern statistical devices have made business forecasting more precise and accurate by providing businesses with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and identify trends and patterns that would be difficult to detect manually.

Question 12

---- are the eyes of Govt. administration
A)Statistics
B)Economics
C)Politics
D)none

Accepted Answer

Statistics are often referred to as the eyes of government administration because they provide essential data and insights that help in planning, decision-making, and evaluating the effectiveness of policies and programs.

Question 13

Statistics does not deals with
A)Qualitative
B)Quantitative
C)Both
D)None

Accepted Answer

Statistics primarily deals with quantitative data, which involves numerical values and measurements. Qualitative data, which involves descriptions and characteristics, is not the main focus of traditional statistical analysis.

Question 14

Statistics is an art as well as
A)Science
B)Average
C)Theory
D)None

Accepted Answer

Statistics is considered both an art and a science because it involves the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data, which requires both scientific methods and creative judgment.

Question 15

-----is a figure that represents the whole group
A)Average
B)Value
C)Data
D)None

Accepted Answer

An average is a figure that represents the whole group by summarizing its central or typical value, derived from all its members.

Question 16

What is the Mean for the following observation ; 3,4,6,7,10
A)4
B)5
C)6
D)9

Accepted Answer

The mean (average) is calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the count of numbers. So, (3+4+6+7+10)/5 = 30/5 = 6.

Question 17

Which divides the value of a variable into two equal parts?
A)Median
B)Mean
C)Mode
D)All these

Accepted Answer

The median divides the value of a variable into two equal parts, meaning that half the values are below the median and half are above.

Question 18

----- is the value of item of a series which occurs most frequently
A)Median
B)Mean
C)Mode
D)none

Accepted Answer

The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set, making it the correct answer.

Question 19

----- is not affected by extreme items
A)Mean
B)Median
C)Mode
D)All these

Accepted Answer

The answer of ----- is not affected by extreme items
A)Mean
B)Median
C)Mode
D)All...

Question 20

When the distribution is of open end classes which average may appropriate
A)Mean
B)Median
C)Mode
D)None

Accepted Answer

The median is appropriate for open-ended classes because it does not require the exact values of all data points, only their order.

Quiz 1: Statistics

In olden days statistics also called ………………

Now a days the use of statistics is extended to various fields such as ………….

In ………… sense, statistics refers to numerical statements of facts.

Measures of central tendency is also known as measures of ……………

The arithmetic mean of a variable 'x' is denoted by the symbol.

Short cut method for calculating arithmatic mean also known as

Geometric mean considered to be the best average in the construction of ……

There are equal number of observations on the right and on the left of ……… value

The word statistics have been derived from the Latin word -

Statistics helps in

Modern statistical devices have been made business forecasting more

---- are the eyes of Govt. administration

Statistics does not deals with

Statistics is an art as well as

-----is a figure that represents the whole group

What is the Mean for the following observation ; 3,4,6,7,10

Which divides the value of a variable into two equal parts?

----- is the value of item of a series which occurs most frequently

----- is not affected by extreme items

When the distribution is of open end classes which average may appropriate