Statistics: Introduction · Class 11 · CBSE · Commerce Economics
Which of the following best represents statistical data?
Practice question from Statistics: Introduction (Class 11 · CBSE · Commerce Economics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-26FF5E
Which of the following best represents statistical data?
- A.The height of one particular student measured once
- B.A set of numerical facts collected systematically for a definite purposeCorrect answer
- C.An individual opinion about the prices of goods
- D.A randomly remembered figure with no stated purpose
Solution
Statistical data consist of numerical facts collected systematically for a definite purpose. An isolated observation or an unverified opinion is not generally considered statistical data.
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