Statistics Overview Quiz

What is the plural definition of statistics according to prof. Horace Secrist?

• Statistics may be defined as the aggregate of facts affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes, numerically expressed, enumerated or estimated according to a reasonable standard of accuracy, collected in a systematic manner for a predetermined purpose and placed in relation to each other.

• Statistics may be defined as the science of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data.

• Statistics is a method of collecting data.

• Statistics is only about numbers.

What is the singular definition of statistics according to Croxton and Cowden?

• Statistics may be defined as the aggregate of facts affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes.

• Statistics may be defined as the science of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data.

• Statistics is a method of collecting data.

• Statistics is only about numbers.

What are the functions of statistics?

• It represents facts from numerical figures in a definite form.

• It condenses huge data.

• It helps classification of data.

• All of the above.

What are the limitations of statistics?

• It does not deal with individuals.

• It does not deal with qualitative characteristics directly.

• Statistical laws are not exact.

• All of the above.

What is primary data?

• Data collected by the researcher for the specific purpose of addressing the problem at hand.

• Data that is already available.

• Data that is not useful.

• Data that is collected from secondary sources.

What is one method of collecting primary data?

• Direct personal interview.

• Using secondary data.

• Online surveys.

• Focus groups.

What is a demerit of the direct personal interview method?

• It takes a lot of time and money.

• It is very accurate.

• It is suitable for small inquiries.

• It reduces non-response error.

What is a merit of the indirect oral interview method?

• It is economic regarding time, money & labour.

• It provides very accurate information.

• It is suitable for small inquiries.

• It is the most accurate method.

What is a demerit of the mailed questionnaire method?

• Most of the respondents do not return the questionnaire.

• It is very expensive.

• It requires a lot of manpower.

• It is not suitable for literate respondents.

What are the demerits of using questionnaires for data collection?

• This method cannot be used where the informants are illiterate.

• Most of the respondents do not return the questionnaire.

• The returned questionnaire may not be carefully filled.