STATISTICS QUIZ

Rishabh Srivastava
Anoop Shet
Rahul Hedau
Kanika Gautam
Prateek Parekh
Sujit Kumar Jha
Coordinated by:
Every correct answer carries 1 mark
No negative marking
Time limit of each question is 1 minute
No question will be passed on to the next team
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Open ended distributions have no range
because of highest and lowest value exists in
open ended class.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Open ended distributions have no range
because of highest and lowest value exists in
open ended class.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
The coefficient of variation is absolute
measure of dispersion.
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
The coefficient of variation is
absolute measure of dispersion.
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
A fractile is a location in a frequency distribution that
a given proportion of the data lies at or above.
(a)TRUE
(a)FALSE
A fractile is a location in a frequency distribution that
a given proportion of the data lies at or above.
(a) TRUE
(a) FALSE
Assume that the population has = 100 and =
10. If the particular observation has standard
score of 1, it can be concluded that?
(a) Its value is 110.
(b) It lies between 90 and 110, its exact value cannot be
determined.
(c) Its value is greater than 110.
(d) Nothing can be determined without knowing N.
Assume that the population has = 100 and =
10. If the particular observation has standard
score of 1, it can be concluded that?
(a) Its value is 110.
(b) It lies between 90 and 110, its exact value cannot be
determined.
(c) Its value is greater than 110.
(d) Nothing can be determined without knowing N.
How does the computation of a sample variance differ
from the computation of a population variance?
(a) is replaced by X bar
(b) N is replaced by n-1
(c) N is replaced by n
(d) (a) and (c), but not (b)
(e) (a) and (b), but not (c)
How does the computation of a sample variance differ
from the computation of a population variance?
(a) is replaced by X bar
(b) N is replaced by n-1
(c) N is replaced by n
(d) (a) and (c), but not (b)
(e) (a) and (b), but not (c)
The dispersion of data set gives insight into the
reliability of the measure of central tendency
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
The dispersion of data set gives insight into the
reliability of the measure of central tendency
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
One advantage of using the range to measure
dispersion is that it ignores the nature of the
variations among most of the observations
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
One advantage of using the range to measure
dispersion is that it ignores the nature of the
variations among most of the observations
(a)TRUE
(b) FALSE
_____________say no matter the shape of
distribution at least 75% of the value lie in 2
standard deviation and 89% lie within 3 standard
deviation.
CHEBYSHEV THEOREM say no matter the shape of
distribution at least 75% of the value lie in 2
standard deviation and 89% lie within 3 standard
deviation.
The ________________relates the standard
deviation and the mean by expressing the
standard deviation as a percentage of the mean.
The COEFFICIENT OF VARIATIONS relates the
standard deviation and the mean by expressing
the standard deviation as a percentage of the
mean.
The value of appropriate measure of dispersion
for the following distribution of daily wages
WAGES below 30 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 above 80
NO. of wages 5 7 18 32 28 10
(a) Rs.11.03
(b)Rs.10.50
(c)Rs. 11.68
(d)Rs.12
The value of appropriate measure of dispersion
for the following distribution of daily wages
WAGES below 30 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 above 80
NO. of wages 5 7 18 32 28 10
(a) Rs.11.03
(b)Rs.10.50
(c)Rs. 11.68
(d)Rs.12
The distribution for which the coefficient of
variation is less is ____________ consistent.
(a) Less
(b) More
(c) Moderate
(d) None
The distribution for which the coefficient of
variation is less is ____________ consistent.
(a) Less
(b) More
(c) Moderate
(d) None
If the variables are increased or decreased by
the same proportion the standar deviation
changes by
(a) Same proportion
(b) Different proportion
(c) Both
(d) None
If the variables are increased or decreased by
the same proportion the standar deviation
changes by
(a) Same proportion
(b) Different proportion
(c) Both
(d) None
Relative measure of dispersion makes deviation in
similar unit comparable.
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
(C) Both
(D) None
Relative measure of dispersion makes deviation in
similar unit comparable.
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
(C) Both
(D) None
Standard Deviation is less than mean Deviation
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
Standard Deviation is less than mean Deviation
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
Karl Pearsons measure gives
(a) Coefficient of mean variation
(b) Coefficient of Standard deviation
(c) Coefficient of Variation
(d) None
Karl Pearsons measure gives
(a) Coefficient of mean variation
(b) Coefficient of Standard deviation
(c) Coefficient of Variation
(d) None
Semi Quartile range is one fourth of the range in
the normal symmetrical distribution
(a) Yes
(b) NO
(c) Both
(d) None
Semi Quartile range is one fourth of the range in
the normal symmetrical distribution
(a) Yes
(b) NO
(c) Both
(d) None
Which measures of dispersion is considered for
finding a pooled measure of dispersion after
combining several groups?
(a) Mean Deviation
(b) Standard Deviation
(c) Quartile Deviation
(d) Any of these
Which measures of dispersion is considered for
finding a pooled measure of dispersion after
combining several groups?
(a) Mean Deviation
(b) Standard Deviation
(c) Quartile Deviation
(d) Any of these
Decision makers make decisions on the
appropriate significances level by examining
the cost of :
(a) Performing the test
(b) A type I error
(c) A type II error
(d) (a) and (b)
(e) (a) and (c)
Decision makers make decisions on the
appropriate significances level by examining
the cost of :
(a) Performing the test
(b) A type I error
(c) A type II error
(d) (a) and (b)
(e) (a) and (c)
With a lower significance level, the
probability of rejecting a null hypothesis
that is actually true.
(a) Decreases
(b) Remains the same
(c) Increases
(d) All the above
With a lower significance level, the
probability of rejecting a null hypothesis
that is actually true.
(a) Decreases
(b) Remains the same
(c) Increases
(d) All the above
For the two tailed test of hypothesis at =
0.10, the acceptance region is the entire
region
(a) To the right of the negative critical value
(b) Between the two critical values
(c) Outside the two critical values
(d) To the left of the positive critical value
For the two tailed test of hypothesis at =
0.10, the acceptance region is the entire
region
(a) To the right of the negative critical value
(b) Between the two critical values
(c) Outside the two critical values
(d) To the left of the positive critical value
The power of Hypothesis test is
appropriate only for use with one tailed
test
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
(C) Both
(D) None
The power of Hypothesis test is
appropriate only for use with one tailed
test
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
(C) Both
(D) None
Hypothesis testing helps us draw conclusions
about estimated parameters.
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
(C) Both
(D) None
Hypothesis testing helps us draw conclusions
about estimated parameters.
(a) TRUE
(B) FALSE
(C) Both
(D) None
Coefficient of standard deviation is equal to
(a) S.D/A.M (b) A.M/S.D
(c) S.D/G.M (d) None
Coefficient of standard deviation is equal to
(a) S.D/A.M (b) A.M/S.D
(c) S.D/G.M (d) None
Arithemetic mean is never less than
Geometric mean
(a) true (b) false
(c) both (d) none
Arithemetic mean is never less than
Geometric mean
(a) true (b) false
(c) both (d) none
The algebraic sum of deviation of observation
from their A.M is
(a) 2 (b) -1
(c) 1 (d) 0
The algebraic sum of deviation of observation
from their A.M is
(a) 2 (b) -1
(c) 1 (d) 0
The average of a,b,c is equal to the median of
a, band c. If o<a<b<c , which of the following
must be equal to b?
(a) (a+c)/2 (b) (a+c)/3
(c) (c-a)/2 (d) (c-a)/3
(e) root of ac
The average of a,b,c is equal to the median of
a, band c. If o<a<b<c , which of the following
must be equal to b?
(a) (a+c)/2 (b) (a+c)/3
(c) (c-a)/2 (d) (c-a)/3
(e) root of ac
The average of nine numbers is 9 . When a
tenth number is added , the average of the
ten numbers is also 9. what is the tenth
number?
(a) 0 (b) 9/10
(c) 10/9 (d) 9
(e) 10
The average of nine numbers is 9 . When a
tenth number is added , the average of the
ten numbers is also 9. what is the tenth
number?
(a) 0 (b) 9/10
(c) 10/9 (d) 9
(e) 10
If the average of three different positive
intgers is 70, what is the greatest possible of
one of the integers?
(a) 208 (b) 210
(c) 209 (d) none
If the average of three different positive
intgers is 70, what is the greatest possible of
one of the integers?
(a) 208 (b) 210
(c) 209 (d) none
___________ is not much affected by
fluctuation of sampling.
(a) A.M (b) G.M
(c) H.M (d) none
___________ is not much affected by
fluctuation of sampling.
(a) A.M (b) G.M
(c) H.M (d) none
__________ is used when rate of growth or
decline is required
(a) mode (b) A.M
(c) G.M (d) none
__________ is used when rate of growth or
decline is required
(a) mode (b) A.M
(c) G.M (d) none
___________ is used when most frequently
occuring value is required
(a) mode (b) mean
(c) median (d) none
___________ is used when most frequently
occuring value is required
(a) mode (b) mean
(c) median (d) none
__________ is used when representation
Value is required and distribution is
asymmetric
(a) mode (b) mean
(c) median (d) none
__________ is used when representation
Value is required and distribution is
asymmetric
(a) mode (b) mean
(c) median (d) none
For an even no. of values the median is the
(a) average of two middle values
(b) middle value
(c) both
(d) none
For an even no. of values the median is the
(a) average of two middle values
(b) middle value
(c) both
(d) none
The value of extreme items do not influence
the average in case of
(a) median (b) mean
(c) mode (d) none
The value of extreme items do not influence
the average in case of
(a) median (b) mean
(c) mode (d) none
__________ can be calculated from a
frequency distribution with open end intervals
(a) median (b) mean
(c) mode (d) none
__________ can be calculated from a
frequency distribution with open end intervals
(a) median (b) mean
(c) mode (d) none
S.D is less than mean deviation
(a) true (b) false
(c) both (d) none
S.D is less than mean deviation
(a) true (b) false
(c) both (d) none
For determination of mode , the class intervals
should be
(a) overlapping (b) maximum
(c) minimum (d) none
For determination of mode , the class intervals
should be
(a) overlapping (b) maximum
(c) minimum (d) none
If the same amount is added or subtracted
from all the values , the mean shall increase or
decrease by ___________ amount.
(a) big (b) small
(c) same (d) none
If the same amount is added or subtracted
from all the values , the mean shall increase or
decrease by ___________ amount.
(a) big (b) small
(c) same (d) none
If the variables are increased or decreased by
the same proportion , the standard deviation
changes by
(a) same proportion
(b) different proportion
(c) both
(d) none
If the variables are increased or decreased by
the same proportion , the standard deviation
changes by
(a) same proportion
(b) different proportion
(c) both
(d) none
The average of 5 quantities is 10 and the
average of 3 of them is 9. what is the average
of the remaining 2?
(a) 11 (b) 12
(c) 11.5 (d) 12.5
The average of 5 quantities is 10 and the
average of 3 of them is 9. what is the average
of the remaining 2?
(a) 11 (b) 12
(c) 11.5 (d) 12.5
The average of 5 quantities is 6. The average
of 3 of them is 8. what is the average of the
remaining two numbers
(a) 6.5 (b) 4
(c) 3 (d) 3.5
The average of 5 quantities is 6. The average
of 3 of them is 8. what is the average of the
remaining two numbers
(a) 6.5 (b) 4
(c) 3 (d) 3.5
The average age of a group of 12 students is
20 years . If 4 more students join the group ,
the average age increases by 1 year. The
average age of new students is
(a) 24 (b) 26
(c) 28 (d) 22
The average age of a group of 12 students is
20 years . If 4 more students join the group ,
the average age increases by 1 year. The
average age of new students is
(a) 24 (b) 26
(c) 28 (d) 22
Q.For the moderately skewed distribution,
which of the following relationship hold.
a. Mean-Mode=3(Mean-Median)
b. Median-Mode=3(Mean-Median)
c. Mean-Median=3(Mean-Mode)
d. Mean-Median=3(Median-Mean)
Q.For the moderately skewed distribution,
which of the following relationship hold.
a. Mean-Mode=3(Mean-Median)
b. Median-Mode=3(Mean-Median)
c. Mean-Median=3(Mean-Mode)
d. Mean-Median=3(Median-Mean)
Q.When a firm register both profit and loss,
which of the following measure of central
tendency cannot be considered.
a. AM
b. GM
c. Median
d. Mode
Q.When a firm register both profit and loss,
which of the following measure of central
tendency cannot be considered.
a. AM
b. GM
c. Median
d. Mode
Q.Which of the following holds for a set of
distinct posture observation?
a. AM GM HM
b. HM GM AM
c. AM > GM > HM
d. GM > AM > HM
Q.Which of the following holds for a set of
distinct posture observation?
a. AM GM HM
b. HM GM AM
c. AM > GM > HM
d. GM > AM > HM
Q.When all observations occurred with equal
frequency _______ loss not exit.
a. Median
b. Mode
c. Mean
d. None
Q.When all observations occurred with equal
frequency _______ loss not exit.
a. Median
b. Mode
c. Mean
d. None
Q.Mean of first natural number is
a. Frequency
b. (n-1)/2
c. (n+1)/2
d. None
Q.Mean of first natural number is
a. Frequency
b. (n-1)/2
c. (n+1)/2
d. None
Q. In zoology ________ is used.
a. Mean
b. Mode
c. Median
d. None
Q. In zoology ________ is used.
a. Mean
b. Mode
c. Median
d. None
Q. Which one is true
a. AM=Assumed mean + arithmetic mean of
deviation of term
b. GM=Assumed mean + arithmetic mean of
deviation of term
c. Both
d. None
Q. Which one is true
a. AM=Assumed mean + arithmetic mean of
deviation of term
b. GM=Assumed mean + arithmetic mean of
deviation of term
c. Both
d. None
Q. For finding AM in step deviation the class
interval should be
a. Equal length
b. Unequal length
c. Minimum
d. None
Q. For finding AM in step deviation the class
interval should be
a. Equal length
b. Unequal length
c. Minimum
d. None
Q. The abscissa of the maximum frequency in
the frequency curve is the
a. Mean
b. Median
c. Mode
d. None
Q. The abscissa of the maximum frequency in
the frequency curve is the
a. Mean
b. Median
c. Mode
d. None
Q. Mean is the absolute measure and standard
deviation is based upon it. Therefore standard
deviation is relative measure.
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q. Mean is the absolute measure and standard
deviation is based upon it. Therefore standard
deviation is relative measure.
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q.The mean of the standard deviation is known
as
a. Variance
b. Standard deviation
c. Mean deviation
d. None
Q.The mean of the standard deviation is known
as
a. Variance
b. Standard deviation
c. Mean deviation
d. None
Q.The mean wage of two companies are equal.
It signifies that the workers of both companies
are well off.
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q.The mean wage of two companies are equal.
It signifies that the workers of both companies
are well off.
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q.In a moderately asymmetric distribution
mean can be found out from the given value
of median & mode----- Prove
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q.In a moderately asymmetric distribution
mean can be found out from the given value
of median & mode----- Prove
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q.The mean of two samples can be
combined Prove the mathematical
properties of mean
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q.The mean of two samples can be
combined Prove the mathematical
properties of mean
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q. ________ is used when sampling variability
should be least
a. Mode
b. Median
c. Mean
d. None
Q. ________ is used when sampling variability
should be least
a. Mode
b. Median
c. Mean
d. None
Q. ________ is used when sum of deviation
from average should be least.
a. Mean
b. Mode
c. Median
d. None
Q. ________ is used when sum of deviation
from average should be least.
a. Mean
b. Mode
c. Median
d. None
Q._____ used when variability has to be
calculated.
a. AM
b. GM
c. HM
d. None
Q._____ used when variability has to be
calculated.
a. AM
b. GM
c. HM
d. None
Q. In _______ the distribution has wide range of
variants.
a. Median
b. Mode
c. Mean
d. None
Q. In _______ the distribution has wide range of
variants.
a. Median
b. Mode
c. Mean
d. None
A negative correlation coefficient tells us that
a. If we have a high score on one variable, we have a
low score on the second variable.
b. There is no relative rank between variables.
c. The relationship between our two variables is very
weak.
d. If we have low score on one variable, we also have a
low score on the second variable.
A negative correlation coefficient tells us that
a. If we have a high score on one variable, we have a
low score on the second variable.
b. There is no relative rank between variables.
c. The relationship between our two variables is very
weak.
d. If we have low score on one variable, we also have a
low score on the second variable.
What would you expect the correlation
between daily calorie consumption and body
weight to be?
a. Moderate to large positive
b. Small positive
c. Zero
d. Small negative
e. Moderate to large negative
What would you expect the correlation
between daily calorie consumption and body
weight to be?
a. Moderate to large positive
b. Small positive
c. Zero
d. Small negative
e. Moderate to large negative
The following table gives the relation between
pairs of data values (Xi, Yi) for i=1- 5
Xi: 1 2 3 4 5
Yi: 2 4 6 8 10
Find coefficient of correlation (r).
Calculate the coefficient of correlation:
(Xi, Yi) = (0, 0), (3, 1.4), (6, 2.6), (7, 3.8), (9, 7.2)
The correlation coefficient for a set of data (Xi,Yi)
is r = 0.87, where the Xi are measured in inches
and the Yi are measured in lbs. A second analyst
records the Xi values in cm. (1 inch 2.5 cm).
What is the second analysts value of the
correlation coefficient?
a. 0.35
b. 0.87
c. 2.18
d. Unable to determine without knowing the Yi units.
The correlation coefficient for a set of data (Xi,Yi)
is r = 0.87, where the Xi are measured in inches
and the Yi are measured in lbs. A second analyst
records the Xi values in cm. (1 inch 2.5 cm).
What is the second analysts value of the
correlation coefficient?
a. 0.35
b. 0.87
c. 2.18
d. Unable to determine without knowing the Yi units.
Estimate the correlation between driving
performance and blood alcohol levels.
a. Moderate to large positive
b. Small positive
c. Zero
d. Small negative
e. Moderate to large negative
Estimate the correlation between driving
performance and blood alcohol levels.
a. Moderate to large positive
b. Small positive
c. Zero
d. Small negative
e. Moderate to large negative
A correlation near +1 means:
The two variables are increasing together.
The two variables are decreasing together
The relationship is extremely strong
All of the above.
A correlation near +1 means:
The two variables are increasing together.
The two variables are decreasing together
The relationship is extremely strong
All of the above.
A correlation of -0.2 means:
The two variables are increasing and decreasing in
opposition.
The relationship is strong.
One causes the other.
All of the above.
A correlation of -0.2 means:
The two variables are increasing and decreasing in
opposition.
The relationship is strong.
One causes the other.
All of the above.
Our research found that high Procedural
Justice was associated with low stress. Is it
accurate to say if you have high Procedural
Justice you will have no stress?
True.
False.
Our research found that high Procedural
Justice was associated with low stress. Is it
accurate to say if you have high Procedural
Justice you will have no stress?
True.
False.
Our research found that high Procedural
Justice was associated increased commitment.
Is it accurate to say if you increase
your Procedural Justice score you will have a
corresponding increase in commitment?
True.
False.
Our research found that high Procedural
Justice was associated increased commitment.
Is it accurate to say if you increase
your Procedural Justice score you will have a
corresponding increase in commitment?
True.
False.
Our research found that high Procedural
Justice was associated with low turnover
rates. Is it accurate to say if you have high
Procedural Justice you are more likely to have
low turnover?
True.
False.
Our research found that high Procedural
Justice was associated with low turnover
rates. Is it accurate to say if you have high
Procedural Justice you are more likely to have
low turnover?
True.
False.
Q._______ is used when distribution pattern has
to be studied at varying levels.
a. AM
b. Median
c. GM
d. None
Q._______ is used when distribution pattern has
to be studied at varying levels.
a. AM
b. Median
c. GM
d. None
Q.Choice of actual mean does not affect the
actual mean Prove the mathematical
property of mean
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q.Choice of actual mean does not affect the
actual mean Prove the mathematical
property of mean
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q. Pooled mean is called.
a. (n+1)/2
b. (n+1)/4
c. 3(n+1)/4
d. None
Q. Pooled mean is called.
a. (n+1)/2
b. (n+1)/4
c. 3(n+1)/4
d. None
Q.For calculation of _______ we have to
construct group frequency distribution
a. Mode
b. Mean
c. Median
d. None
Q.For calculation of _______ we have to
construct group frequency distribution
a. Mode
b. Mean
c. Median
d. None
Q. _______ is the value of the variable
corresponding to highest frequency.
a. Mode
b. Median
c. Mean
d. None
Q. _______ is the value of the variable
corresponding to highest frequency.
a. Mode
b. Median
c. Mean
d. None
Q. ________ cannot be treated algebricaly.
a. Mode
b. Median
c. Mean
d. None
Q. ________ cannot be treated algebricaly.
a. Mode
b. Median
c. Mean
d. None
Q.Mean has the least sampling variability
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q.Mean has the least sampling variability
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Q -A shift of origin has no impact on :
(A) Range
(B) Mean Deviation
(C) Standard Deviation
(D) All these and Quartile Deviation
ANSWER
(A) Range
(B) Mean Deviation
(C) Standard Deviation
(D) All these and Quartile Deviation
Q For any two numbers Standard
Deviation is always :
(A) 2 x Range
(B) Half of range
(C) Square of range
(D) None of these
ANSWER
(A) 2 x Range
(B) Half of range
(C) Square of range
(D) None of these
Q If all observations are multiplied by
2 then :
(A) New SD would also be multiplied by 2
(B) New SD would be half of previous SD
(C) New SD would be increased by 2
(D) New SD would be decreased by 2
Where SD= Standard Deviation
ANSWER
(A) New SD would also be multiplied by 2
(B) New SD would be half of previous SD
(C) New SD would be increased by 2
(D) New SD would be decreased by 2
Where SD= Standard Deviation
Q If the pofits of a company remains the same for the
last ten months, then SD of profits for these ten
months would be :
(A) Positive
(B) Negetive
(C) Zero
(D) option a or option c
ANSWER
(A) Positive
(B) Negetive
(C) Zero
(D) option a or option c
Q -When it comes to comparing two or more
distributions we consider :
(A) Absolute measure of dispersion
(B) Relative measures of dispersion
(C) Both option A and option B
(D) Either opton A or option B
ANSWER
(A) Absolute measure of dispersion
(B) Relative measures of dispersion
(C) Both option A and option B
(D) Either opton A or option B
Q -If the mean & SD of x are a & b respectively,
hen the SD f x-a/b is :
(A) -1
(B) 1
(C) ab
(D) a/b
ANSWER
(A) -1
(B) 1
(C) ab
(D) a/b
Q -The mean & and SD for a,b and 2 are 3 & 1
respectively, value of ab would be:
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 12
(D) 3
ANSWER
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 12
(D) 3
I. the probability of Y falling in the critical region
when the null hypothesis is true is ALPHA
II. the probability of Y falling in the critical region when the
alternative hypothesis is true is greater than it not falling in
the critical region.
III. the sample size is large
Q-In testing a hypothesis using statistic Y, a critical
region is chosen to meet which of the following
conditions :
(A) T, TT, ahd TTT
(B) T ahd TT ohy
(C) T ohy
(D) TT ohy
Q-In testing a hypothesis using statistic Y, a critical
region is chosen to meet which of the following
conditions :
(A) T, TT, ahd TTT
(B) I and II only
(C) T ohy
(D) TT ohy
ANSWER
Q- The critical value of a test statistics is determined
from:
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Q: The reasoning in rejecting a
null hypothesis is __________.
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statistically significant at the 5%
level.This means:
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made wheh
(A). the null hypothesis is rejected when it is
true
(B). the null hypothesis is not rejected when it
is false
(C). the research hypothesis is rejected when
it is true
(D). the research hypothesis is not rejected
when it is false
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(A). the null hypothesis is rejected when it is
true
(B). the null hypothesis is not rejected when it
is false
(C). the research hypothesis is rejected when
it is true
(D). the research hypothesis is not rejected
when it is false
Hidden trend, if any, the data can be noticed
in
a. Textual presentation
b. Tabulation
c. Diagrammatic representation
d. All of these
Hidden trend, if any, the data can be noticed
in
a. Textual presentation
b. Tabulation
c. Diagrammatic representation
d. All of these
The accuracy and consistency of data can be
verified by
a. Internal Checking
b. External Checking
c. Scrutiny
d. Both a & b
The accuracy and consistency of data can be
verified by
a. Internal Checking
b. External Checking
c. Scrutiny
d. Both a & b
Q- The average age of a family of 5 members is 20 years. If the age of the
youngest member be 10 yrs then what was the average age at the time of
the birth of the youngest member?
(A) 13.5
(B) 14
(C) 15
(D) 12.5
ANSWER
(A) 13.5
(B) 14
(C) 15
(D) 12.5
Q- Average cost of 5 apples and 4 mangoes is rs. 36. The average cost of 7
apples and 8 mangoes is rs. 48. Find the total cost of 24 apples and 24
mangoes?
(A) 1044
(B) 2088
(C) 720
(D)324
ANSWER
(A) 1044
(B) 2088
(C) 720
(D)324
Diagrammatic representation of the
cumulative frequency distribution is
a. Frequency polygon
b. Ogive
c. Histogram
d. None
Diagrammatic representation of the
cumulative frequency distribution is
a. Frequency polygon
b. Ogive
c. Histogram
d. None
Curves representing data point in the data set
is called
a. Dispersion
b. Central Tendency
c. Skewness
d. Kurtosis
Curves representing data point in the data set
is called
a. Dispersion
b. Central Tendency
c. Skewness
d. Kurtosis
Which of these is not a test for usability of
data
a. Sources
b. Contradiction of other evidence
c. Missing evidence
d. None of these
Which of these is not a test for usability of
data
a. Sources
b. Contradiction of other evidence
c. Missing evidence
d. None of these
As the no. of observations and class increases
the shape of a frequency polygon
a. Tend to become increasingly smooth
b. Tend to become jagged
c. Stay the same
d. Varies only if data become more reliable
As the no. of observations and class increases
the shape of a frequency polygon
a. Tend to become increasingly smooth
b. Tend to become jagged
c. Stay the same
d. Varies only if data become more reliable
What are the two subdivision of statistic
What are the two subdivision of statistic
- Descriptive
- Inferential
The number of accidents for 7 days in a locality
No of Accident 0 1 2 3 4 5
6
No of cases15 19 22 31 9 3 2
what is the no of cases when 3 or less accidents occured
a. 56
b. 6
c. 68
d. 87
The number of accidents for 7 days in a locality
No of Accident 0 1 2 3 4 5
6
No of cases15 19 22 31 9 3 2
what is the no of cases when 3 or less accidents occured
a. 56
b. 6
c. 68
d. 87
Unequal width of classes in frequency
distribution do not cause any diffeculty in
construction of
a. Ogive
b. Frequency Poligon
c. Histogram
d. None
Unequal width of classes in frequency
distribution do not cause any diffeculty in
construction of
a. Ogive
b. Frequency Poligon
c. Histogram
d. None
Consecutive rectangle in a histogram have no
space in between
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
Consecutive rectangle in a histogram have no
space in between
a. True
b. False
c. Both
d. None
If we were to connect he midpoint of the
consecutive bars of the freq histogram with a
series of lines, we would be graphing a
frequency polygon
a. True
b. False
If we were to connect he midpoint of the
consecutive bars of the freq histogram with a
series of lines, we would be graphing a
frequency polygon
a. True
b. False
The breadth of the rectangle is equal to the
length of the class interval in
a. Ogive
b. Histogram
c. Frequency Polygon
d. Frequency curve
The breadth of the rectangle is equal to the
length of the class interval in
a. Ogive
b. Histogram
c. Frequency Polygon
d. Frequency curve
Relative frequency for a particular class
a. Lies between 0 & 1, both inclusive
b. Lies between 0 & 1
c. Lies between -1 & 0
d. Lies between -1 & 1
Relative frequency for a particular class
a. Lies between 0 & 1, both inclusive
b. Lies between 0 & 1
c. Lies between -1 & 0
d. Lies between -1 & 1
The co. efficient of correlation between two
variables
a. Can have any unit
b. Is expressed as the product of unit of two
variable
c. Is a unit of free variable
d. None
The co. efficient of correlation between two
variables
a. Can have any unit
b. Is expressed as the product of unit of two
variable
c. Is a unit of free variable
d. None
What are the limits of co eff of concurrent
deviation
a. No Limit
b. Between -1 & 0 including the limiting values
c. Between 0 & 1 including the limiting values
d. Between -1 & 1 the limiting value inclusive
What are the limits of co eff of concurrent
deviation
a. No Limit
b. Between -1 & 0 including the limiting values
c. Between 0 & 1 including the limiting values
d. Between -1 & 1 the limiting value inclusive
16. When we are not concerned with the
magnitude of the variable under discuss we
consider
a. Rank Correlation co efficient
b. Product moment co.relation co eff
c. Co eff of concurrent deviation
d. a or b but not c
16. When we are not concerned with the
magnitude of the variable under discuss we
consider
a. Rank Correlation co efficient
b. Product moment co.relation co eff
c. Co eff of concurrent deviation
d. a or b but not c
If the co. effecient of co relation between two
varable is 0.7 than the % of variation
unaccounted for is
a. 70%
b. 30%
c. 51%
d. 49%
If the co. effecient of co relation between two
varable is 0.7 than the % of variation
unaccounted for is
a. 70%
b. 30%
c. 51%
d. 49%
For 10 pair of observation no of concurrent
deviation was found to be 4. What is the value of
co. efficient of concurrent deviation
a. root 0.2
b. root -0.2
c. 1/3
d. -1/3
For 10 pair of observation no of concurrent
deviation was found to be 4. What is the value of
co. efficient of concurrent deviation
a. root 0.2
b. root -0.2
c. 1/3
d. -1/3