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Statistics MCQs with Answers PDF Download Topic covering BCA Statistics subject. In This chapter are going to cover 5 units given below.

UNIT 1 BASICS OF STATISTICS AND STATISTICAL DATA,

UNIT 2 ANALYSIS OF STATISTICAL DATA,

UNIT 3 MEASURES OF STATISTICAL DATA,

UNIT 4 PERMUTATIONS, COMBINATIONS AND PROBABILITY,

UNIT 5 RANDOM VARIABLES AND DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS

UNIT 1 BASICS OF STATISTICS AND STATISTICAL DATA

Introduction To Statistics Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. The specific statistical methods that can be used to summarize or to describe a collection of
   data is called:
   a) Descriptive statistics
   b) Inferential statistics
   c) Analytical statistics
   d) All of the above

Ans. a

1. The need for inferential statistical methods derives from the need for __.
   a) Population
   b) Association
   c) Sampling
   d) Probability

Ans. c

1. A population, in statistical terms, is the totality of things under consideration. It is the
   collection of all values of the _____ that is under study.
   a) Instance
   b) Variable
   c) Amount
   d) Measure
2. Non-sampling errors are introduced due to technically faulty observations or during the
   __________ of data.
   a) Processing
   b) Analysis
   c) Sequencing
   d) Collection

Ans. a

1. Sampling is simply a process of learning about the ______ on the basis of a
   sample drawn from it.
   a) Census
   b) Population
   c) Group
   d) Area

Ans. b

1. Numerical facts are usually subjected to statistical analysis with a view to helping a decision-
   maker make wise decisions in the face of _______.

a)Interpreting
b) Uncertainty
c) Summarizing
d) Organizing

Ans. b

7. In statistics, _______________ classification includes data according to the
   time period in which the items under consideration occurred.
   a) Chronological
   b) Alphabetical
   c) Geographical
   d) Topological

Ans. a

7. Data is simply the numerical results of any scientific__________________.
   a) Analysis
   b) Researches
   c) Observation
   d) Measurement

Ans. D

7. The ____ process would be required to ensure that the data is complete and as
   required.
   a) Tabulation
   b) Analysis
   c) Editing
   d) Ordering

Ans c

7. A sample is a portion of the ____ population that is considered for study and
   analysis.
   a) Selected
   b) Total
   c) Fixed
   d) Random

Ans. B

7. The method of sampling, in which the choice of sample items depends exclusively on the
   judgement of the investigator is termed as ____________.
   a) Convenience sampling
   b) Quota sampling
   c) Systematic sampling d) Judgement sampling

Ans. d

12. Both the sampling as well as the non-sampling errors must be reduced to a minimum in order
    to get as representative a sample of the _______ as possible.
    a) Group
    b) Region
    c) Population
    d) Universe

Ans. c

12. The larger the size of the population, the _______ should be the sample size.
    a) Smaller
    b) Larger
    c) Accurate
    d) Fixed

Ans. b

12. When the data is to be processed by computers, then it must be coded and converted into the
    ________ _______.
    a) English language
    b) Regional language
    c) Statistical language
    d) Computer language

Ans. D

12. A variable is any characteristic which can assume ________ values.
    a) Different
    b) Similar
    c) Fixed
    d) Assumed

Ans. A

12. The basic objective of a sample is to draw ________ about the population
    from which such sample is drawn.
    a) Conclusion
    b) Characteristics
    c) Inferences
    d) Parameters

Ans. C

12. In _______ type of classification, the data is grouped together according to
    some distinguished characteristic or attribute, such as religion, sex, age, national origin, and so
    on.
    a) Quantitative
    b) Chronological c) Qualitative d) All of the above

Ans. C

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