Statistics Definition
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Question (English)
Statistics deals with:
- Only collection of data
- Only analysis of data
- Collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of numerical data ✓ Correct
- Only presentation of data
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Statistics deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of numerical data.
Key Points:
- Statistics is a branch of mathematics.
- Also used in: accounting, economics, management, physics, finance, psychology, sociology.
- It is the study of numbers relating to selected facts in a systematic form.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: Statistics involves all four processes — collection, analysis, interpretation, AND presentation.
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