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Descriptive Statistics

This Chapter Includes : Definition and functions of statistics; Statistical techniques commonly used in business activities. Marks of Short Notes, Distinguish Between, Descriptive & Practical Questions

SHORT NOTES
2003 - Dec [5] {C} (a) Write notes on the following: (ii) Laws of statistics. 2004 - Dec [5] {C} Write notes on the following: (ii) Inferential and analytical statistics (iii) Limitations of statistics 2005 - June [5] {C} (a) Write notes on the following: (ii) Law of statistical regularity (4 marks) (5 marks) (5 marks) (4 marks)

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1998 - Dec [6] (a) Discuss the uses and limitations of statistics. 1999 - June [6] (a) "Statistics can prove anything". Examine. Q-2.83 (7 marks) (7 marks)

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SCANNER CS Foundation Programme Paper 2B

1999 - Dec [6] (a) Discuss the following : (i) Characteristics of statistics (4 marks) (ii) Stages of statistical enquiry (4 marks) 2000 - June [6] (a) "Statistics widens the field of knowledge". Elucidate the statement. (7 marks) 2000 - Dec [6] (a) "All numerical statements are not statistics." Examine. (8 marks) 2001 - June [6] (a) Discuss the functions of statistics. (6 marks) 2001 - June [6] (b) Explain the following: (i) Population and sample (3 marks) (iii) Distrust and misuse of statistics (3 marks) 2001 - Dec [6] (a) "Statistics should not be used as a blind man uses a lamp post for support, instead of for illumination." Comment. (7 marks) 2005 - Dec [8] (b) "In the modern age of information technology, statistics can be applied to many areas." Write a note on important areas where statistics can be applied. (6 marks) 2006 - Dec [5] {C} (b) State the limitations of statistics. (4 marks) 2007 - June [5] {C} (a) Discuss of the following with suitable examples : (i) Statistics is a method of decision-making in the face of uncertainty (3 marks) (v) Law of statistical regularity (3 marks) 2008 - June [5] {C} (a) Discuss any three of the following with examples : (i) Statistics are aggregate of facts (ii) Statistics are affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes (iii) Statistics should be placed in relation to each other (iv) Statistics do not deal with isolated measurements (3 marks each)
2008 - Dec [7] Attempt of the following :

All statistics are numerical statements but all numerical statements are not statistics. Explain. (5 marks) 2009 - June [7] Attempt the following : (i) Comment on the statement that 'statistics can prove anything'. (5 marks) 2009 - Dec [7] (a) Discuss the usefulness of statistics in economics. (5 marks) 2010 - June [7] (a) State the characteristics which the numerical data should possess to be known as statistics. (5 marks) (b) Explain laws of statistics. (5 marks) 2010 - Dec [7] Attempt the following : (i) Define statistics and discuss its importance in business and management. (5 marks)

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OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

[Chapter # 1] Descriptive Statistics

Q-2.85

2009 - June [5] {C} (a) State, with reasons in brief, whether the following statements are correct or incorrect : (i) Perfect accuracy is unattainable in statistical enquiries. (2 marks) Ans:- Correct 2009 - June [5] {C} (b) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options in respect of the following : (i) Statistics deals with ) (a) Independent data (b) Quantitative data (c) Qualitative data (d) Both (b) and (c). (1 mark) Ans: (i) (b) Quantitative data 2009 - Dec [5] {C} (a) State, with reasons in brief, whether the following statements are correct or incorrect : (i) Statistics studies qualitative phenomenon. (2 marks) Ans: Incorrect. 2009 - Dec [5] {C} (b) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options in respect of the following : (i) Statistics in plural sense refers to (a) Statistical data (b) Statistical methods (c) Applied statistics (d) Inductive statistics. (1 mark) Ans: (a) Statistical data. 2009 - Dec [6] (b) Re-write the following sentences after filling-in the blank spaces with appropriate word(s)/figure(s) : (i) Descriptive statistics deals with _________. (vi) _____ is a branch of applied mathematics which specialises in data. (1 mark each) Ans: (i) Numerical data; (vi) Statistics. 2010 - June [5] {C} (a) State, with reasons in brief, whether the following statements are correct or incorrect: (i) Statistical results are true only on an average. (2 marks) Ans:- Correct. 2010 - June [6] (b) Re-write the following sentences after filling-in the blank spaces with appropriate word(s)/figure(s): of the law of statistical regularity. (i) The law of inertia of large numbers is (1 mark) Ans:- Corollary. 2010 - Dec [5] {C} (a) State, with reasons in brief, whether the following statements are true or false: (i) Statistical laws are not exact. (2 marks) (b) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options in respect of the following :

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SCANNER CS Foundation Programme Paper 2B

In ancient times, statistics was known as (a) The science of kings (b) The science of Statecraft (c) Political arithmetic (d) All of the above. (1 mark) 2010 - Dec [6] (b) Re-write the following sentences after filling-in the blank spaces with appropriate word(s)/figure(s) : (i) __________ is indispensable for functioning of the State. (1 mark) Repeatedly Asked Questions No. 1 Explain laws of statistics. Question 03 - Dec [5] (a) (ii), 10 - June [7] (b) Frequency 2 Times

Table Showing Marks of Compulsory Questions Year Objective Descriptive Total 4 4 6 6 9 9 3 3 2 3 06 J 06 D 07 J 07 D 08 J 08 D 09 J 3 09 D 3 10 J 2 10 D 3