Question

Fill in the blanks from the alternatives given in the bracket-

1) Statistics is a ______
(science, arts, language, maths)

2) Statistics is ______ of facts.
(aggregates, isolation, averages, multiplication)

3) The word 'statistics' is derived from ______ word means status.
(Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, Arabic)

4) Statistics studies _______ information.
(qualitative, imaginary, structural, quantitative)

5) The word statistics means generally collection of______
( diagrams, data, Economic laws, Geographical laws)

Answer 1

1. Statistics is a science.
Explanation
Statistics is a science that deals with the techniques and methods of collection, classification and presentation of data. It is an aggregate of facts based on cause-and-effect relationship, just like science.

2. Statistics are aggregates of facts.
Explanation
Statistics is defined as the aggregate of facts. This is because a single figure of output or income cannot be termed statistics. Thus, the aggregate of data is called statistics.

3. The word 'statistics' is derived from Latin word means status.
Explanation
The word statistics is derived from the Latin word 'Statis’ which means status. The other related words are the Italian word ‘statista’, the German ‘statistik’ and the French ‘statistique’.

4. Statistics studies quantitative information.
Explanation
Statistics studies only variables that can be expressed as numerical values. It fails to take into account qualitative variables such as beauty and loyalty.

5. The word statistics means generally collection of data.
Explanation
Statistics is a science that involves collection of numerical data. The data so collected is then classified, organized and presented in a symmetrical manner, so that meaningful conclusions can be derived from the same.