Statistical Population Definition
In statistics, 'Population' or 'Universe' refers to:
- Only the human beings in a country
- The totality of items under study — Correct Answer
- A subset selected from the whole group
- Only the data collected through Census
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
In statistics, Population or the Universe means the totality of the items under study. It is the group to which the results of the study are intended to apply.
Key Points:
- A population always consists of all individuals/items who possess certain characteristics according to the purpose of the survey.
- Example: If studying agricultural labourers in Churachandpur, Manipur — all agricultural labourers in that district form the population.
- The first task in sampling is to identify the population.
- A sample is a smaller group drawn from the population for study.
📚 About this Topic — CH-2: Collection of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-2: Collection of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-2: Collection of Data to strengthen your preparation.
