The main purpose of classification is to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The main purpose of classification is to:
A. Make data look attractive
B. Reduce the bulk of data and bring out similarities
C. Remove all data
D. Increase the volume of data
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Classification organizes data into homogeneous groups for analysis.

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Assertion (A): Direct personal investigation is always the most suitable method for data collection. Reason (R): It provides original and highly accurate data.
A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
C. A is false, but R is true
D. A is true, but R is false

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Direct personal investigation is not always suitable, especially for very large populations, although it does yield highly accurate data.

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If two events A and B are independent, the probability that both occur is 0.2 and P(A)=0.5, then P(B) is:
A. 0.7
B. 0.1
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D. 0.4

Correct Answer: Option D


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Which of the following measures of central tendency is based on all observations and is most affected by extreme values?
A. Arithmetic mean
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Arithmetic mean uses every value and is pulled towards outliers.

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