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What does the Greek word 'Oikonomia', from which the term 'Economics' is derived, mean?
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What is the primary focus of Adam Smith's definition of Economics?
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Which term best describes the philosophy of non-intervention in government as per Adam Smith's definition?
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Who is regarded as the 'Father of Economics'?
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Lionel Robbins' definition of Economics emphasizes which critical economic concept?
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What is the significance of Adam Smith's work titled 'An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of Wealth of Nations'?
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Which statement accurately contrasts classical economics and modern economic theories?
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What does the term 'economic aspect of human behavior' refer to in the context of Economics?
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What does deferred payment imply in the context of barter systems?
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Why is the indivisibility of certain goods a problem in barter systems?
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Which of the following best explains Prof Crowther's definition of money?
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How has money evolved according to the content?
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Which type of money likely poses storage and perishable problems?
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In what way do plastic and electronic money differ from traditional money?
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Which problem does the indivisibility of goods directly create in a barter system?
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According to Prof Walker, what constitutes money?
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What is the primary purpose of using partition values in economic data analysis?
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Which of the following is NOT a partition value used in data analysis?
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In the context of the quartiles, what does Q2 represent?
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When calculating quartiles, the data must be arranged in what order?
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Which formula correctly represents the calculation of the ith quartile in a data set?
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What is the relationship between Q2 and other partition values?
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In data analysis, what is the significance of outliers?
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How are special days like 'Statistics Day' determined?
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What is the correct formula to calculate the first quartile (Q1) from a dataset?
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If the total number of observations, n, is 11, what is the position of Q1 in the ordered dataset?
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Which percentile represents the lower quartile in a data set?
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Which of the following statements about quartiles is correct?
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What is the value of Q1 for the ordered dataset {40, 45, 55, 64, 65, 68, 69, 82, 83, 84, 85}?
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What does the term 'percentiles' most accurately refer to in the context of data measurement?
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How many observations are necessary to strictly calculate quartiles in a dataset?
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Study Notes
Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production
- Established guidelines under GR No. Abhyas - 2116/(Pra.Kra.43/16) SD - 4 on 25.4.2016.
- Textbook approval granted on 20.06.2019 for implementation in academic year 2019-20.
Educational Enhancements
- DIKSHA App available for accessing full textbook content via QR code scanning.
- Provides audio-visual study materials related to lessons as teaching aids.
Economics Overview
- The term 'Economics' originates from the Greek word 'Oikonomia', signifying household management.
- Referenced as the "Queen of Social Sciences" by Paul Samuelson, examining how humans satisfy unlimited wants with limited means.
Key Definitions of Economics
- Adam Smith's Definition: Describes economics as a "science of wealth." Recognized as the "Father of Economics."
- Notable work: "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of Wealth of Nations" (1776).
- Lionel Robbins' Scarcity-Oriented Definition: Focuses on the allocation of scarce resources, emphasizing non-intervention by the government (laissez-faire).
Barter System Limitations
- Possesses challenges such as indivisibility of goods and difficulties in making deferred payments.
- Commodity exchanges can be complicated, particularly with perishable goods.
Definition and Evolution of Money
- Prof. Crowther: "Money is anything generally acceptable as an exchange means, serving as a measure and store of value."
- Prof. Walker: "Money is what money does."
- Evolution of money reflects societal needs, transitioning from commodities to forms such as electronic and plastic money.
Statistics and Economic Data
- Statistics Day is celebrated on June 29, marking the birth of a key figure in statistics.
- Use of partition values such as quartiles, deciles, and percentiles aids in analyzing economic data and mitigating the impact of outliers.
Understanding Quartiles
- Quartiles divide a dataset into four equal parts, identifying Q1, Q2 (median), and Q3.
- Calculating quartiles involves arranging data in ascending order.
- Example of Q1 calculation shows the first quartile as the third observation in a sorted dataset.
Percentiles in Measurement
- Percentiles are essential for assessing test scores, health indicators, and household income.
- Used for benchmarking and setting baselines for various measurements.
Key Formulas for Quartiles
- Q1, Q2, Q3 calculations use the total number of observations to determine positions within the data set.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of economics including its history, definitions by notable economists like Adam Smith and Lionel Robbins. Learn about the significance of economics as the 'Queen of Social Sciences' and the role of new educational tools in accessing knowledge.
