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What is the origin of the word 'Statistics'?
The word 'Statistics' has been derived from the Latin word 'Status' which means a political state.
How can 'Statistics' be defined in plural sense?
In plural sense, 'Statistics' refer to a set of facts and figures that can generally be put into a numerical form.
In singular sense, what does 'Statistics' refer to?
In singular sense, 'Statistics' refers to a group of scientific methods that deals with the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
What are some fields in which Statistics has applications?
Statistics has applications in fields like planning, economics, business administration, accounting, and auditing.
Who was mentioned as a front ranking statistician in the text?
Prof. P.C. Mahalanobish was mentioned as a front ranking statistician.
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