10 Questions
What does the word 'statistics' mean when used in plural?
Quantitative data affected by multiplicity of causes
According to R.A. Fisher, what is statistics?
Study of population, variation and methods for data reduction
What is the singular meaning of the word 'statistics'?
The science of collecting, classifying and using data for statistical treatments
According to A.L. Bowley, what is statistics?
Science of calculation and averages
What is the focus of statistics according to A.L. Boddington?
Incomplete
What is the primary source of data collection?
Directly from individuals
How is geographical data classified?
According to place, region or area
What does secondary data refer to?
Data collected from secondary sources of information
How is chronological data classified?
According to the lapse of time
What is an example of geographical data classification?
Data on area under crop in India
Test your knowledge of statistics with this quiz! Explore the meaning, definition, and use of statistics in the realm of applied mathematics and observational data. Challenge yourself to understand the different senses in which the term "statistics" is used and its impact on quantitative data.
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