Steps in Statistics Process
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Question (English)
The correct sequence of steps in statistics is:
- Presentation → Collection → Analysis → Interpretation
- Collection → Presentation → Analysis → Interpretation ✓ Correct
- Analysis → Collection → Interpretation → Presentation
- Interpretation → Collection → Presentation → Analysis
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The correct sequence is: Collection → Presentation (tabular, diagrammatic, graphic) → Summarisation (mean, variance, etc.) → Analysis and Interpretation.
Key Points:
- Data is first collected.
- Then presented in tabular, diagrammatic, and graphic forms.
- Summarised using numerical indices like mean, variance, standard deviation.
- Finally, analysed and interpreted.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: Collection must come first, followed by presentation, then analysis.
📚 About this Topic — CH-1: Introduction
This multiple choice question is from CH-1: Introduction, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-1: Introduction to strengthen your preparation.
