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Question #1
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In attribute theory, the formula N = (A) + (α) represents:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The total population N is divided completely between those possessing the attribute (A) and those not possessing it (α).
The total population N is divided completely between those possessing the attribute (A) and those not possessing it (α).
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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?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Statement 3 is false because median is preferred for skewed data. 1 and 2 are true.
Statement 3 is false because median is preferred for skewed data. 1 and 2 are true.
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Which test of index numbers is violated by Laspeyres index?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Laspeyres does not satisfy time reversal test; P₀₁(L) × P₁₀(L) ≠ 1.
Laspeyres does not satisfy time reversal test; P₀₁(L) × P₁₀(L) ≠ 1.
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