10 Questions
What is the main purpose of tabular presentation of data?
To provide a systematic arrangement of data for easy interpretation
What is the primary use of index numbers in statistics?
To compare changes in variables over time
In statistics, what does the GINI coefficient measure?
Inequality within a distribution
What is the purpose of the Lorenz curve in statistics?
To show the concentration of a distribution
What do measures of central tendency in statistics aim to describe?
The typical or central value in a dataset
Explain the characteristics of a good classification of data in statistics.
A good classification of data in statistics should be clear, exhaustive, mutually exclusive, and should have a unique code for each category.
What are the uses of index numbers in statistics?
Index numbers in statistics are used to measure changes in a set of related variables over time, to compare magnitudes of related variables, and to make international comparisons.
Describe the objectives of tabulation in statistics.
The objectives of tabulation in statistics include condensing the data for easy presentation, aiding comparison, facilitating analysis, and helping in understanding the data.
Discuss the measures of central tendency in statistics for ungrouped data.
The measures of central tendency for ungrouped data include the mean ($ar{x}$), median, and mode. These measures aim to describe the center or average value of the data.
What does the Lorenz curve (Concentration curve) measure in statistics?
The Lorenz curve in statistics measures income or wealth inequality within a population, showing the distribution of income or wealth across the population.
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