Statistics: Introduction · Class 11 · CBSE · Commerce Economics
Which conclusion is most appropriate when statistical data show that areas with higher literacy rates also have higher average incomes?
Practice question from Statistics: Introduction (Class 11 · CBSE · Commerce Economics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which conclusion is most appropriate when statistical data show that areas with higher literacy rates also have higher average incomes?
- A.Higher literacy definitely causes higher income in every area.
- B.The two variables are associated in the observed data, but other factors may also explain the relationship.Correct answer
- C.Literacy and income cannot be compared because both are economic variables.
- D.The data are useless unless they produce identical values for all areas.
Solution
Statistics can reveal association or relationships between variables, but statistical association alone does not establish a cause-and-effect relationship. Other factors, such as employment opportunities or public infrastructure, may influence both literacy and income.
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