1Descriptive Statistics This Chapter Includes : Definition and functions of statistics; Statistical techniques commonly used in business activities. Marks of Short Notes, Distinguish Between, Descriptive & Practical Questions SHORT NOTES 2003 - Dec [5] {C} (a) Write notes on the following: (ii) Laws of statistics. 2004 - Dec [5] {C} Write notes on the following: (ii) Inferential and analytical statistics (iii) Limitations of statistics 2005 - June [5] {C} (a) Write notes on the following: (ii) Law of statistical regularity (4 marks) (5 marks) (5 marks) (4 marks) DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS 1998 - Dec [6] (a) Discuss the uses and limitations of statistics. 1999 - June [6] (a) "Statistics can prove anything". Examine. Q-2.83 (7 marks) (7 marks) (7 marks) 2000 . (7 marks) 2005 ." Examine.Dec [5] {C} (b) State the limitations of statistics.Dec [8] (b) "In the modern age of information technology.Dec [6] (a) Discuss the following : (i) Characteristics of statistics (4 marks) (ii) Stages of statistical enquiry (4 marks) 2000 .” Explain. (6 marks) 2006 . statistics can be applied to many areas.Dec [6] (a) "All numerical statements are not statistics.June [7] (a) State the characteristics which the numerical data should possess to be known as statistics.Dec [7] Attempt the following : (i) Define ‘statistics’ and discuss its importance in business and management." Comment.Q-2.Dec [7] (a) Discuss the usefulness of statistics in economics.June [7] Attempt the following : (i) Comment on the statement that 'statistics can prove anything'.Dec [6] (a) "Statistics should not be used as a blind man uses a lamp post for support.June [5] {C} (a) Discuss any three of the following with examples : (i) Statistics are aggregate of facts (ii) Statistics are affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes (iii) Statistics should be placed in relation to each other (iv) Statistics do not deal with isolated measurements (3 marks each) 2008 .Dec [7] Attempt of the following : “All statistics are numerical statements but all numerical statements are not statistics. (5 marks) (i) OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS .June [6] (b) Explain the following: (i) Population and sample (3 marks) (iii) Distrust and misuse of statistics (3 marks) 2001 . (5 marks) 2009 . (4 marks) 2007 .June [5] {C} (a) Discuss of the following with suitable examples : (i) Statistics is a method of decision-making in the face of uncertainty (3 marks) (v) Law of statistical regularity (3 marks) 2008 .June [6] (a) "Statistics widens the field of knowledge". (5 marks) (b) Explain laws of statistics. (6 marks) 2001 .June [6] (a) Discuss the functions of statistics. (5 marks) 2010 . (5 marks) 2010 ." Write a note on important areas where statistics can be applied. (8 marks) 2001 .84 SCANNER CS Foundation Programme Paper 2B 1999 . Elucidate the statement. (5 marks) 2009 . instead of for illumination. Corollary. 2009 . (1 mark) Ans: (i) (b) Quantitative data 2009 .June [5] {C} (a) State. 2009 .85 2009 .Dec [6] (b) Re-write the following sentences after filling-in the blank spaces with appropriate word(s)/figure(s) : (i) Descriptive statistics deals with _________. 2010 . (1 mark each) Ans: (i) Numerical data.June [5] {C} (a) State. (2 marks) (b) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options in respect of the following : .Dec [5] {C} (b) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options in respect of the following : (i) Statistics in plural sense refers to — (a) Statistical data (b) Statistical methods (c) Applied statistics (d) Inductive statistics. (vi) _____ is a branch of applied mathematics which specialises in data.Dec [5] {C} (a) State. (2 marks) Ans:. with reasons in brief. with reasons in brief.June [6] (b) Re-write the following sentences after filling-in the blank spaces with appropriate word(s)/figure(s): of the law of statistical regularity. whether the following statements are correct or incorrect : (i) Perfect accuracy is unattainable in statistical enquiries. 2010 . whether the following statements are correct or incorrect: (i) Statistical results are true only on an average. whether the following statements are true or false: (i) Statistical laws are not exact. (1 mark) Ans: (a) Statistical data. (vi) Statistics.June [5] {C} (b) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options in respect of the following : (i) Statistics deals with ) (a) Independent data (b) Quantitative data (c) Qualitative data (d) Both (b) and (c). with reasons in brief.Correct 2009 . (2 marks) Ans: Incorrect. 2010 . whether the following statements are correct or incorrect : (i) Statistics studies qualitative phenomenon.Dec [5] {C} (a) State. (2 marks) Ans:.Correct. with reasons in brief. (i) The law of inertia of large numbers is (1 mark) Ans:.[Chapter # 1] Descriptive Statistics Q-2. June [7] (b) Frequency 2 Times Table Showing Marks of Compulsory Questions Year Objective Descriptive Total 4 4 6 6 9 9 3 3 2 3 06 J 06 D 07 J 07 D 08 J 08 D 09 J 3 09 D 3 10 J 2 10 D 3 . statistics was known as— (a) The science of kings (b) The science of Statecraft (c) Political arithmetic (d) All of the above.Q-2.Dec [5] (a) (ii). Question 03 .86 (i) SCANNER CS Foundation Programme Paper 2B In ancient times. 10 . 1 Explain laws of statistics. (1 mark) Repeatedly Asked Questions No.Dec [6] (b) Re-write the following sentences after filling-in the blank spaces with appropriate word(s)/figure(s) : (i) __________ is indispensable for functioning of the State. (1 mark) 2010 .