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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?

Science of calculation and averages (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Incomplete (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of data collection?

Directly from individuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is geographical data classified?

According to place, region or area (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does secondary data refer to?

Data collected from secondary sources of information (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is chronological data classified?

According to the lapse of time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of geographical data classification?

Data on area under crop in India (C) Signup and view all the answers