Question

Which of the following points do not reflect statistics?

• A. It describes ways of analyzing qualitative data.
• B. It is a wide subject of study.
• C. It describes methods for analyzing qualitative data.
• D. It describes methods of collecting, quantitative data.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It describes ways of analyzing qualitative data.

Statistics does not analyse qualitative phenomenon, statistical methods deal with those objects which can be measured in quantitative terms. Qualitative phenomenons such as beauty, goodwill etc cant be captured by statistics.