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CBSE Class 11 (Arts) Introduction to Statistics — practice questions — page 3

Explore 63 free Introduction to Statistics questions in CBSE Class 11 (Arts) Economics. Open each question or exercise to read its content, reference answers and available explanation.

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Introduction to Statistics questions and exercises with answers

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How does an average income summarise a population?Read the answer and worked solution →Why would a planner use statistical tools for the 2020 production plan?Read the answer and worked solution →Statistics can check whether which policy is effective in checking population growth?Read the answer and worked solution →

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How does an average income summarise a population?

  1. It condenses data into one value
  2. It lists every single income
  3. It removes the poor people
  4. It fixes the market prices
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Correct answer: A. It condenses data into one value

It is impossible to remember everyone's income, but a single average summarises the whole set.

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Why would a planner use statistical tools for the 2020 production plan?

  1. To forecast consumption
  2. To avoid collecting data
  3. To fix the wages paid
  4. To abolish the taxes
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Correct answer: A. To forecast consumption

Past and recent consumption data can be used to predict expected consumption and plan output.

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Statistics can check whether which policy is effective in checking population growth?

  1. Import duty
  2. Family planning
  3. Minimum wage
  4. Subsidy on fuel
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Correct answer: B. Family planning

Statistical techniques can show whether family planning is effective against ever-growing population.

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