Meaning & Scope of Statistics MCQs
Meaning & Scope of Statistics MCQs
Class: CBSE Class 11
Subject: Economics
Section: Introduction to Statistics for Economics
Topic: Meaning & Scope of Statistics
Subject: Economics
Section: Introduction to Statistics for Economics
Topic: Meaning & Scope of Statistics
CBSE Board Examination – MCQ Practice
1. Statistics in singular sense refers to:
Answer: B
In singular sense, Statistics refers to methods of collection, classification, analysis and interpretation of data.
In singular sense, Statistics refers to methods of collection, classification, analysis and interpretation of data.
2. Statistics in plural sense means:
Answer: B
Plural sense refers to numerical data collected for analysis.
Plural sense refers to numerical data collected for analysis.
3. Statistics studies:
Answer: B
Statistics deals with mass phenomena or aggregates rather than single observations.
Statistics deals with mass phenomena or aggregates rather than single observations.
4. Which is not a function of Statistics?
Answer: C
Statistical predictions are approximate, not exact.
Statistical predictions are approximate, not exact.
5. Scope of statistics includes:
Answer: D
All stages form part of statistical study.
All stages form part of statistical study.
6. Statistics must be numerically expressed.
Answer: A
Numerical expression is essential for statistical analysis.
Numerical expression is essential for statistical analysis.
7. Statistics are affected by:
Answer: B
Multiple factors influence statistical data.
Multiple factors influence statistical data.
8. Statistics should be collected for a:
Answer: A
Purposeful collection ensures relevance.
Purposeful collection ensures relevance.
9. Statistics helps in:
Answer: D
All are major applications.
All are major applications.
10. Data must be:
Answer: D
These qualities ensure meaningful analysis.
These qualities ensure meaningful analysis.
11. Statistics is useful in economics because it studies:
Answer: D
All are key economic applications.
All are key economic applications.
12. Statistical laws are:
Answer: B
They hold true on average.
They hold true on average.
13. Statistics cannot study:
Answer: C
It deals with mass data.
It deals with mass data.
14. Statistics simplifies:
Answer: A
It condenses large data into simple form.
It condenses large data into simple form.
15. Scope includes forecasting of:
Answer: A
Statistics predicts future tendencies.
Statistics predicts future tendencies.
16. Statistics aids in comparison through:
Answer: D
All are comparative tools.
All are comparative tools.
17. One limitation is:
Answer: A
Improper use leads to wrong conclusions.
Improper use leads to wrong conclusions.
18. Statistics requires data to be:
Answer: D
Quality data ensures validity.
Quality data ensures validity.
19. Scope of statistics extends to:
Answer: D
It is widely applicable.
It is widely applicable.
20. Statistics converts data into:
Answer: D
Processed data supports understanding and decisions.
Processed data supports understanding and decisions.