Statistics MCQs

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Statistics MCQs

Practice complete Statistics MCQs covering Primary & Secondary Data, Data Collection Methods, Questionnaire, Tabulation & Compilation of Data, Measures of Central Tendency, Probability, Theory of Attributes, Index Numbers, Demography, Census, Vital Statistics, Fertility Measures, and all other important topics. Includes chapter-wise and exam-oriented multiple choice questions with detailed answers and explanations for JKSSB, SSC, Banking, UPSC, CUET, University, and other competitive exams.

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Question #301
Which data collection method is highly prone to the 'bias of the enumerator'?
A. Direct Personal Interview
B. Schedules sent through enumerators
C. Mailed Questionnaire
D. Both B and C
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In direct interviews and schedules, the enumerator is physically present and their personal bias or probing style can influence the responses.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #302
When designing a questionnaire, multiple-choice questions are preferred over open-ended questions primarily because:
A. They allow respondents to express complex feelings
B. They eliminate all forms of bias
C. They are easier to tabulate and analyze objectively
D. They take up less space
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
MCQs standardise responses, making data compilation, coding, and statistical tabulation much faster and uniform.
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Question #303
Data on 'Religion of individuals' (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, etc.) is an example of:
A. Quantitative classification
B. Qualitative classification
C. Spatial classification
D. Chronological classification
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Religion is an attribute, not a numerical value, so grouping by religion is a qualitative (descriptive) classification.
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Question #304
A table that presents data according to two independent characteristics simultaneously is called a:
A. Two-way (bivariate) table
B. One-way table
C. Simple table
D. Manifold table
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A two-way table crosses two distinct variables, such as displaying population by both age and gender.
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Question #305
In a continuous frequency distribution, the class interval '10-20' means the class includes:
A. Only the values 10 and 20
B. Values greater than 20
C. Values from 10 up to exactly 20
D. Values from 10 up to but not including 20 (in an exclusive series)
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In standard exclusive class intervals, the lower limit is included, but the upper limit is excluded and falls into the next class.
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Question #306
If the Arithmetic Mean is 50 and the number of items is 10, the sum of all items is:
A. 5
B. 100
C. 50
D. 500
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sum = Mean × N = 50 × 10 = 500.
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Question #307
Which average is most drastically affected by extreme outlier values?
A. Mode
B. Geometric Mean
C. Arithmetic Mean
D. Median
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Since the Arithmetic Mean includes every single value in its calculation, a massive outlier will heavily pull the mean.
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Question #308
The Median of the dataset: 12, 15, 10, 18, 20 is:
A. 10
B. 15
C. 18
D. 12
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
First, arrange in order: 10, 12, 15, 18, 20. The middle value (3rd item) is 15.
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Question #309
Which of the following distributions will definitely have Mean < Median < Mode?
A. U-shaped distribution
B. Positively skewed distribution
C. Negatively skewed distribution
D. Symmetrical distribution
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
In a left-skewed (negative) distribution, extreme low values drag the mean down below the median and mode.
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Question #310
A person travels from A to B at 40 km/h and returns from B to A at 60 km/h. His average speed for the whole journey is:
A. 45 km/h
B. 52 km/h
C. 50 km/h
D. 48 km/h
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
For equal distances, use Harmonic Mean: 2ab/(a+b) = 2(40)(60)/(100) = 4800/100 = 48 km/h.
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Question #311
An experiment consists of rolling a fair die. Event A = {2, 4, 6} and Event B = {3, 6}. What is P(A ∪ B)?
A. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 5/6
D. 2/3
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A ∪ B = {2, 3, 4, 6}. Four favorable outcomes. P(A ∪ B) = 4/6 = 2/3.
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Question #312
The probability of drawing a Spade from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards is:
A. 13/52
B. 1/2
C. 1/13
D. 1/4
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
There are 13 spades in a 52-card deck. Probability = 13/52 = 1/4.
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Question #313
If events A and B are independent, which of the following is true regarding their complements A' and B'?
A. They are also independent
B. They are dependent
C. They are completely associated
D. They are mutually exclusive
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A fundamental theorem of probability states that if A and B are independent, their complements A' and B' are also independent.
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Question #314
Consider attributes: Vaccination (A) and Immunity (B). If (AB) = 150, (A) = 200, (B) = 300, N = 500, what type of association exists?
A. Inconsistent Data
B. Independent
C. Negative Association
D. Positive Association
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Expected (AB) if independent = (200*300)/500 = 120. Actual (AB) = 150. Since Actual > Expected, the association is positive.
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Question #315
In attribute theory, the formula N = (A) + (α) represents:
A. First order frequencies summing to the universe
B. Yule's coefficient
C. Association criterion
D. Zero order consistency
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The total population N is divided completely between those possessing the attribute (A) and those not possessing it (α).
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Question #316
If index number for year 2020 (Base 2010) is 150, it means:
A. Prices have increased by 150%
B. Prices are 1.5 times the 2020 prices
C. Prices have increased by 50%
D. Prices have decreased by 50%
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
An index of 150 implies current prices are 150% of the base year (which is 100), meaning a net increase of 50%.
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Question #317
In the construction of Index Numbers, Geometric Mean is considered better than Arithmetic Mean because:
A. It gives equal weight to equal percentage changes
B. It fails the time reversal test
C. It is easier to calculate
D. It ignores zero values
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
GM balances out massive price swings better than AM because it treats a doubling (200%) and a halving (50%) equally.
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Question #318
Base year for constructing an index number should ideally be:
A. A normal year without extreme fluctuations
B. A year of war or economic crisis
C. The immediately preceding year
D. The current year
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A 'normal' base year avoids distortions in the index that would arise if the reference point was anomalous (e.g., drought, pandemic).
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Question #319
Which formula uses the arithmetic mean of base and current year quantities as weights?
A. Marshall-Edgeworth
B. Paasche
C. Dorbish-Bowley
D. Laspeyres
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Marshall-Edgeworth uses the sum (or arithmetic average) of quantities from both years: w = (q0 + q1).
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Question #320
The total population of a country at a given time is essentially affected by:
A. Migration only
B. Fertility only
C. Fertility, Mortality, and Migration
D. Mortality only
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
These three components are the only demographic variables that determine changes in population size.
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