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What is the primary purpose of constructing a frequency distribution in the given scenario?
What is the primary purpose of constructing a frequency distribution in the given scenario?
- To analyze the weekly expenditure of a family
- To understand the population of India over the years
- To classify data based on geographical locations
- To understand how students have performed in depth (correct)
What type of classification is used when data is classified based on geographical locations such as countries, states, cities, and districts?
What type of classification is used when data is classified based on geographical locations such as countries, states, cities, and districts?
- Qualitative Classification
- Temporal Classification
- Quantitative Classification
- Spatial Classification (correct)
What is the characteristic of qualitative attributes in data analysis?
What is the characteristic of qualitative attributes in data analysis?
- They cannot be measured, but can be classified (correct)
- They can be measured and quantified
- They are always present in a dataset
- They are always absent in a dataset
What is the benefit of arranging data in a table, as suggested in the activity?
What is the benefit of arranging data in a table, as suggested in the activity?
What type of analysis is used when studying the population of India over the years, as shown in the example?
What type of analysis is used when studying the population of India over the years, as shown in the example?
What is the purpose of collecting data on total weekly expenditure of a family for a year, as suggested in the activity?
What is the purpose of collecting data on total weekly expenditure of a family for a year, as suggested in the activity?
What is the benefit of using a frequency distribution in data analysis?
What is the benefit of using a frequency distribution in data analysis?
What is the term used to describe the classification of data based on characteristics that cannot be measured?
What is the term used to describe the classification of data based on characteristics that cannot be measured?
What is the purpose of grouping data in a table, as suggested in the activity?
What is the purpose of grouping data in a table, as suggested in the activity?
What type of data analysis is used when studying the characteristics of a population, such as the population of India?
What type of data analysis is used when studying the characteristics of a population, such as the population of India?
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Classification of Data
- Classification of data is necessary to draw meaningful conclusions from them
- Without classification, data can be tedious to handle and analyze
- Classification involves grouping similar things into categories or classes based on certain criteria
Importance of Classification
- Classification saves time and effort in searching for specific data
- It helps in organizing and presenting data in a clear and concise manner
- Classification enables easy retrieval of specific data or information
Examples of Classification
- A kabadiwallah (scrap dealer) groups junk into categories like "metals", "glass", "newspapers", etc.
- A person can classify their schoolbooks into subjects like "History", "Mathematics", etc.
- In a post office, letters are sorted and classified using pin codes
Types of Classification
Qualitative Classification
- Qualitative classification is based on attributes or characteristics that cannot be measured
- Examples include classifying people by occupation, marital status, etc.
- These attributes can be classified based on their presence or absence
Spatial Classification
- Spatial classification involves categorizing data based on geographical locations
- Examples include classification by country, state, city, district, etc.
Frequency Distribution
- Frequency distribution is a method of presenting data in a tabular form
- It helps in understanding how the data is distributed across different categories
- Frequency distribution is used to analyze the performance of students in mathematics, for example
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