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Terms used in statistics

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"Statistics are collection of noteworthy facts concerning state both historical and descriptive". This definition of Statistics was given by____.

  1. Bowley

  2. Wappans

  3. Gottfried Achenwall

  4. Webster


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gottfried Achenwall defined statistics as "Statistics are collection of noteworthy facts concerning state both historical and descriptive".

" Statistics refers to the classified facts representing the conditions of the people in the State....especially those facts which can be stated in numbers or in tables of numbers or in any tabular classified arrangement". This definition of Statistics was given by____.

  1. Bowley

  2. Wappans

  3. Prof.Horace Secrist

  4. Webster


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Webster defined statistic as "Statistics refers to the classified facts representing the conditions of the people in the State....especially those facts which can be stated in numbers or in tables of numbers or in any tabular classified arrangement"

"Statistics is an aggregate knowledge brought together for a practical end namely the knowledge of concrete states".This definition of Statistics was given by____.

  1. Bowley

  2. Wappans

  3. Kendal

  4. Webster


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wappans defined statistics as "Statistics is an aggregate knowledge brought together for a practical end namely the knowledge of concrete states".

" By statistics, we mean quantitative data affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes" was stated by____.

  1. Bowley

  2. Prof.Horace Secrist

  3. Kendal

  4. Webster


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kendall defined statistics as "By statistics, we mean quantitative data affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes".

According to _____, " By statistics we mean aggregate of facts affected to marked extent by multiplicity of causes, numerically expressed, enumerated or estimated according to a reasonable standard of accuracy, collected in a systematic manner for a pre-determined purpose and placed in relation to each other".

  1. Bowley

  2. Prof.Horace Secrist

  3. Kendal

  4. Webster


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The definition given by Horace Secrist is “Statistics as the aggregate of facts affected to mark extent by the multiplicity of causes, numerically expressed, enumerated or estimated according to a reasonable standard of accuracy, collected in a systematic manner for the predetermined purpose and placed in relation to each other”

According to _____ ," Statistics may be defined as the science of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data."

  1. A. L Bowley

  2. Lincon L. Chao

  3. Croxton & Cowden

  4. Selligman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to, Croxton & Cowden, "Statistics may be defined as the science of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data."

According to Tippet, Statistics is____.

  1. a science

  2. an art

  3. both a science and an art

  4. social science


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The definition given by Tippitt is “Statistics is both a science and an art.” 

According to A.L. Bowley, Statistics may be called as________.

  1. science of counting

  2. science of averages

  3. science of economic problems

  4. A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

AL Bowley defines statistics as "Statistics is numerical statement of facts in any development of enquiry placed in relation to each other"

Who has given most acceptable, popular and comprehensive definition of statistics?

  1. Bowley

  2. Prof.Horace Secrist

  3. Kendal

  4. Webster


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The definition given by Horace Secrist is “Statistics as the aggregate of facts affected to mark extent by the multiplicity of causes, numerically expressed, enumerated or estimated according to a reasonable standard of accuracy, collected in a systematic manner for the predetermined purpose and placed in relation to each other”

"Statistics are collection of noteworthy facts concerning state both historical and descriptive ". This definition is given by _________.

  1. Wappans

  2. Gottfried 

  3. Kendal

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Gottfried Achenwall defined statistics as "Statistics are collection of noteworthy facts concerning state both historical and descriptive".

Comparability is one of the important attributes for the numerical facts to be known as _____________.

  1. statistics

  2. data

  3. ration

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A

As per the law of statistics given by king _________________.

  1. if a data is chosen randomly from a large group than that data will invariably show the characteristic of the group.

  2. the law developed by King is more accurate if applied for large group.

  3. data sample which is to be taken for a large group should be systematic so that invariably it shows the characteristic of a large group.

  4. Both A & B


Correct Option: D

"Statistics refers to the classified facts representing the conditions of the people in the State, especially those facts which can be stated in numbers or in tables of numbers or in any tabular classified arrangement".

This definition of statistics was given by _____________.

  1. Bowley

  2. Wappans

  3. Prof. Horace Secrist

  4. Webster


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Webster,  "Statistics refers to the classified facts representing the conditions of the people in the State, especially those facts which can be stated in numbers or in tables of numbers or in any tabular classified arrangement"

In ancient days, the word statistics was used only for facts and figures required by the state for its official use and was known as ___________.

  1. the science of king

  2. the science of state craft

  3. political arithmetic

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statistic has been called "science of king" as in ancient times it was mainly used by kings to collect information about their kingdom and the people in it (similar to the government today). This is why its also called "political arithmetic" or "the science of state craft" as politicians may use it as a powerful tool to gain popularity among the public (by boasting about high economic growth or low unemployment and inflation rates) and thus get votes to remain in power. 

The statistical data are of two types. These types are

  1. technical data and presentation data

  2. primary data and secondary data

  3. primary data and personal data

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Consider the statically data,

There are two types of statically data,

1-An advantage of using primary data is that researchers are collecting information for the specific purposes of their study. In essence, the questions the researchers ask are tailored to elicit the data that will help them with their study. Researchers collect the data themselves, using surveys, interviews and direct observations.

2-There are several types of secondary data. They can include information from the national population census and other government information collected by Statistics Canada. One type of secondary data that’s used increasingly is administrative data. This term refers to data that is collected routinely as part of the day-to-day operations of an organization, institution or agency. There are any number of examples: motor vehicle registrations, hospital intake and discharge records, workers’ compensation claims records, and more.

Hence this is the answer.

The statistical data are of two types. These types are

  1. technical data and presentation data

  2. primary data and secondary data

  3. primary data and personal data

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The statistical data are two type .These are

1.Primary data-The primary data is the first hand  information that collect and published by the organisation.
2.Secondary Data-The secondary data is the second hand information that is already collected by someone for some purpose. 

Primary data in statistics is the data collected from : 

  1. Primary sources

  2. Secondary sources

  3. Both

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary data is data originated for the first time by the researcher through direct efforts and experience.

So it is collected from primary sources.

Identify the two types of the statistical data.

  1. Technical data and presentation data

  2. Primary data and secondary data

  3. Primary data and personal data

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
There are two types of data:-
a) Primary Data: Data extracted by surveying and it is used for that purpose for which surveying is done. 

b) Secondary Data: Data is extracted for another purpose best in using for another purpose. 

Secondary data in statistics is the data collected from :

  1. Primary sources

  2. Secondary sources

  3. Both

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Data is classified as both primary and the secondary data.


Primary data is the data which is collected for the first time.
Secondary data is the data which are collected by someone else (secondary sources) and passed through the statistical process.

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