Limitations of Statistics MCQs Class 11
Limitations of Statistics MCQs Class 11
Class: CBSE Class 11
Subject: Economics
Section: Introduction to Statistics for Economics
Topic: Limitations of Statistics
Subject: Economics
Section: Introduction to Statistics for Economics
Topic: Limitations of Statistics
CBSE Board Examination – MCQ Practice
1. Statistics studies:
Answer: B
Statistics deals with mass data, not single cases, which is a key limitation.
Statistics deals with mass data, not single cases, which is a key limitation.
2. Statistics cannot study qualitative phenomena unless:
Answer: B
Qualitative facts must be converted into numbers for statistical analysis.
Qualitative facts must be converted into numbers for statistical analysis.
3. Statistical laws are:
Answer: B
They are true on average, not universally exact.
They are true on average, not universally exact.
4. One limitation of statistics is possibility of:
Answer: B
Improper use can lead to misleading conclusions.
Improper use can lead to misleading conclusions.
5. Statistics requires data to be:
Answer: A
Lack of homogeneity reduces reliability.
Lack of homogeneity reduces reliability.
6. Statistics ignores:
Answer: C
It cannot analyze single units.
It cannot analyze single units.
7. Statistical results depend on:
Answer: A
Poor data leads to wrong results.
Poor data leads to wrong results.
8. Statistics cannot establish:
Answer: A
It shows association, not definite cause‑effect.
It shows association, not definite cause‑effect.
9. Statistics is unsuitable for:
Answer: A
Small samples reduce validity.
Small samples reduce validity.
10. Statistics cannot replace:
Answer: A
Interpretation requires judgment.
Interpretation requires judgment.
11. Statistical conclusions are:
Answer: B
They are estimates based on probability.
They are estimates based on probability.
12. Statistics may mislead if data is:
Answer: A
Bias distorts conclusions.
Bias distorts conclusions.
13. Statistics studies only:
Answer: A
Non‑quantified facts are excluded.
Non‑quantified facts are excluded.
14. Statistical averages hide:
Answer: A
Averages may conceal extremes.
Averages may conceal extremes.
15. Statistics cannot give:
Answer: A
Forecasts are probabilistic.
Forecasts are probabilistic.
16. Statistical analysis requires:
Answer: A
Expert handling ensures accuracy.
Expert handling ensures accuracy.
17. Statistics is limited by:
Answer: D
All affect reliability.
All affect reliability.
18. Statistics cannot study:
Answer: A
They are qualitative and non‑measurable.
They are qualitative and non‑measurable.
19. Wrong interpretation leads to:
Answer: B
Interpretation errors distort meaning.
Interpretation errors distort meaning.
20. Statistics is a tool, not a:
Answer: A
It supports but cannot replace logical thinking.
It supports but cannot replace logical thinking.