Statistics in Prediction

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An economist might use Statistics to predict the impact of today's investment on:

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Question (English)

An economist might use Statistics to predict the impact of today's investment on:

  1. Yesterday's income
  2. National income in the future ✓ Correct
  3. Past consumption
  4. Historical data
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

An economist might use Statistics to predict the impact of today's investment on national income in the future.

Key Points:
  • Prediction of future trends is a key use of statistics.
  • Statistical tools help in economic planning.
  • Example: predicting expected consumption in 2020 to decide production plan.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, C, D: Statistics predicts future impact, not past events.

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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.

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