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What does the word 'statistics' mean when used in plural?

  • Science of calculation and averages
  • Science of collecting and classifying data
  • Quantitative data affected by multiplicity of causes (correct)
  • Methods for reduction of data
  • According to R.A. Fisher, what is statistics?

  • Science of collecting and classifying data
  • Study of population, variation and methods for data reduction (correct)
  • Science of calculation and averages
  • Methods for reduction of data
  • What is the singular meaning of the word 'statistics'?

  • Science of calculation and averages
  • The science of collecting, classifying and using data for statistical treatments (correct)
  • Quantitative data affected by multiplicity of causes
  • Methods for reduction of data
  • According to A.L. Bowley, what is statistics?

    <p>Science of calculation and averages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of statistics according to A.L. Boddington?

    <p>Incomplete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of data collection?

    <p>Directly from individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is geographical data classified?

    <p>According to place, region or area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does secondary data refer to?

    <p>Data collected from secondary sources of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is chronological data classified?

    <p>According to the lapse of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of geographical data classification?

    <p>Data on area under crop in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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