Statistics Condensing Data

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Statistics helps in condensing mass data into:

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Statistics helps in condensing mass data into:

  1. More complex data
  2. A few numerical measures ✓ Correct
  3. Qualitative observations only
  4. Vague statements
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Correct Answer Explanation

Statistics helps in condensing mass data into a few numerical measures such as mean, variance, etc.

Key Points:
  • These measures help summarise data.
  • Example: remembering average income instead of all individual incomes.
  • Statistics presents meaningful overall information about mass data.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A: Statistics simplifies, not complicates data.
  • C, D: Numerical measures, not qualitative or vague.

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