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Statistics is defined as aggregate of numerical facts. Give a few examples.

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Statistics is defined as aggregate of numerical facts. A single number does not constitute Statistics for the simple reason that such figures cannot be compared, e.g., if it is stated that there are 1000 persons in a village, then it has no statistical significance. But if it is stated that there are 300 men, 400 women and 300 children in a village, it makes statistical sense as this data convey statistical information.

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