Which measure of central tendency can be determined graphically from an ogive? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which measure of central tendency can be determined graphically from an ogive?

A. Median

B. Mean

C. Geometric mean

D. Mode

Answer: Option A

Median is the x-value corresponding to cumulative frequency N/2 on the ogive.

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Question #1 Report Error

The maternal mortality ratio in India declined from 130 (2014-16) to 113 (2016-18) per 100,000 live births. This represents a decline of about:

A. 20%

B. 17%

C. 25%

D. 13%

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Decline = (130-113)/130 × 100 ≈ 13.08%.

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Question #2 Report Error

The Paasche index is weighted by:

A. Base period prices

B. Base period quantities

C. Fixed weights

D. Current period quantities

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Paasche price index uses current quantities as weights.

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Question #3 Report Error

Given (AB)=30, (Aβ)=10, (αB)=10, (αβ)=10. The value of Yule's Q is:

A. 0.2

B. 0.8

C. 0.5

D. 0.33

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
ad=30×10=300, bc=10×10=100. Q=(300-100)/(300+100)=200/400=0.5.

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