Question

In ancient days, the word statistics was used only for facts and figures required by the state for its official use and was known as ___________.

• A. the science of king
• B. the science of state craft
• C. political arithmetic
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above

Statistic has been called "science of king" as in ancient times it was mainly used by kings to collect information about their kingdom and the people in it (similar to the government today). This is why its also called "political arithmetic" or "the science of state craft" as politicians may use it as a powerful tool to gain popularity among the public (by boasting about high economic growth or low unemployment and inflation rates) and thus get votes to remain in power.