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ICSE · Class 11 · Economics

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What was the earliest purpose of statistics in ancient times?

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Which statement about the word 'statistics' is correct?

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Who first used the term 'statistics' in 1749?

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What does 'data' mean in its origin?

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Which is the simplest meaning of statistics in the plural sense?

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Data

In the plural sense, statistics means data.

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What is statistics in the singular sense?

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Statistical methods

In the singular sense, statistics means statistical methods used for handling data.

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Which person defined statistics as numerical statements of facts placed in relation to each other?

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Dr. A.L. Bowley

Dr. A.L. Bowley gave the definition that statistics are numerical statements of facts placed in relation to each other.

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Which definition of statistics speaks of quantitative data affected by multiplicity of causes?

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Yule and Kendall's definition

Yule and Kendall defined statistics as quantitative data affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes.

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Key topics in An Introduction To Statistics include Origin and Growth of Statistics, Meaning of Statistics in Plural Sense, Definitions of Statistics, Characteristics of Statistics. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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