Consider the following statements: 1. Weighted mean considers the relative importance of different items. 2. Combined mean depends on group sizes and group means. 3. Arithmetic mean is always the best measure for skewed data. Which is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider the following statements: 1. Weighted mean considers the relative importance of different items. 2. Combined mean depends on group sizes and group means. 3. Arithmetic mean is always the best measure for skewed data. Which is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Statement 3 is false because median is preferred for skewed data. 1 and 2 are true.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Statistics Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The probability of drawing a king or a spade from a deck of cards is:
A. 4/13
B. 17/52
C. 1/13
D. 1/4

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
4 kings + 13 spades - 1 king of spades = 16 favorable, probability = 16/52 = 4/13.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #2 Report Error
If a population has a TFR of 2.0 and NRR of 0.9, this implies:
A. The population is at replacement level
B. Mortality among women of reproductive age is high enough to prevent replacement
C. The population is growing rapidly
D. Fertility is low, mortality is zero

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Even though TFR is near replacement, NRR

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #3 Report Error
The current base year of WPI (wholesale price index) in India is:
A. 2011-12
B. 2004-05
C. 2015-16
D. 2012

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The revised WPI series uses 2011-12 as base.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics