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| 601. |
Mention two points to state the importance of Statistics in Economics. |
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Answer» Mention two points to state the importance of Statistics in Economics. |
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| 602. |
In a T-20 cricket match (which is played for 20 overs), runs scored by the two teams A & B are given by two line graphs. In how many instances during the entire match a team scored the same runs in the same over as compared to the other team. |
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Answer» In a T-20 cricket match (which is played for 20 overs), runs scored by the two teams A & B are given by two line graphs. In how many instances during the entire match a team scored the same runs in the same over as compared to the other team. |
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Decide whether the variables given below are continuous or discrete. Give a justification for your classification.1. Number of females per 1000 males in various states of our country2. Production of wheat in the last 10 years in our country3. Number of plants in our locality4. Rainfall in our city in the last 10 years |
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Answer» Decide whether the variables given below are continuous or discrete. Give a justification for your classification. 1. Number of females per 1000 males in various states of our country 2. Production of wheat in the last 10 years in our country 3. Number of plants in our locality 4. Rainfall in our city in the last 10 years |
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range of the function f(x)={x}^{x} where {X} is fractional part of x,is where x does not belong to z SA-M-198-11 |
| Answer» range of the function f(x)={x}^{x} where {X} is fractional part of x,is where x does not belong to z SA-M-198-11 | |
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If the increase in WPI is given by the function h(k) = (k-1)(k-3)(k-4)(k-6) +10, what could be the maximum discount margin that the wholesaler, without harming his bottom line, can provide to the retailer if the cost increase for him is given by g(k)=(1+k2), assuming that no other factors affect the situation and the wholesaler initially was earning exactly enough to meet the expenses? |
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Answer» If the increase in WPI is given by the function h(k) = (k-1)(k-3)(k-4)(k-6) +10, what could be the maximum discount margin that the wholesaler, without harming his bottom line, can provide to the retailer if the cost increase for him is given by g(k)=(1+k2), assuming that no other factors affect the situation and the wholesaler initially was earning exactly enough to meet the expenses? |
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| 606. |
Explain the rule followed by the pattern which would give the number of coloured block in any grid on the pattern shown here? |
Answer» Explain the rule followed by the pattern which would give the number of coloured block in any grid on the pattern shown here?![]() |
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Students are asked to make National flag 'TIRANGA' on Independence day. As we know flag has three colours, in how many ways our national flag can be made with these three colours? What are the significance of three colours of our National flag? |
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Answer» Students are asked to make National flag 'TIRANGA' on Independence day. As we know flag has three colours, in how many ways our national flag can be made with these three colours? What are the significance of three colours of our National flag? |
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| 608. |
National Sample Survey (NSS) was set up in ___. |
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Answer» National Sample Survey (NSS) was set up in |
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| 609. |
Calculate the number of observations for an accuracy of 5% confidence level of 95% if P=0.25 _____. 4610 |
Answer» Calculate the number of observations for an accuracy of 5% confidence level of 95% if P=0.25 _____.
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| 610. |
What are the main sources of data? |
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Answer» What are the main sources of data? |
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| 611. |
Describe the role of small business in rural India. |
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Answer» Describe the role of small business in rural India. |
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| 612. |
The mean deviation from the data 3,10,4,7,10,5: |
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Answer» The mean deviation from the data 3,10,4,7,10,5: |
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| 613. |
A person who takes a survey to collect data first-hand from his customer is a/an ___. |
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Answer» A person who takes a survey to collect data first-hand from his customer is a/an |
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Why does rank correlation coefficient differ from Pearsonian correlation coefficient? |
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Answer» Why does rank correlation coefficient differ from Pearsonian correlation coefficient? |
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In a steady state, temperature of each part of rod is |
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Answer» In a steady state, temperature of each part of rod is |
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A∩(B-C)=(A∩ B)-(A∩ C) |
| Answer» A∩(B-C)=(A∩ B)-(A∩ C) | |
| 617. |
Collect the price of five vegetables from your local market every day for a week. Calculate their correlation coefficients. Interpret the result. |
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Answer» Collect the price of five vegetables from your local market every day for a week. Calculate their correlation coefficients. Interpret the result. |
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For the data : 5, 4, 8, 10, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 2, 1, 4, 6, 5, 8, 7, x, 2y, y, the median is 5 and the modes are both 5 and 2y. The value of x2 + y2 is (Consider the data to be discrete) |
| Answer» For the data : 5, 4, 8, 10, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 2, 1, 4, 6, 5, 8, 7, x, 2y, y, the median is 5 and the modes are both 5 and 2y. The value of x2 + y2 is (Consider the data to be discrete) | |
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The mean and the variance of five observations are 4 and 5.20, respectively. If three of observations are 3,4 and 4; then the absolute value of the difference of the other two observations, is |
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Answer» The mean and the variance of five observations are 4 and 5.20, respectively. If three of observations are 3,4 and 4; then the absolute value of the difference of the other two observations, is |
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| 620. |
The following figure is a graph of |
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Answer» The following figure is a graph of
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| 621. |
The following table gives the distribution of the life time of 400 neon lamps: Life timeNumber of lamps(in hours) 1500−2000142000−2500562500−3000603000−3500863500−4000744000−4500624500−500048Find the median life time of a lamp. |
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Answer» The following table gives the distribution of the life time of 400 neon lamps: Life timeNumber of lamps(in hours) 1500−2000142000−2500562500−3000603000−3500863500−4000744000−4500624500−500048 Find the median life time of a lamp. |
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Let x1,x2,…,x100 be 100 observations such that 100∑i=1xi=0, ∑1≤i<j≤100|xixj|=80000 and mean deviation from their mean be 5. Then their standard deviation is |
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Answer» Let x1,x2,…,x100 be 100 observations such that 100∑i=1xi=0, ∑1≤i<j≤100|xixj|=80000 and mean deviation from their mean be 5. Then their standard deviation is |
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If 9 out of 36 people love eating pies, the pie chart would represent them in a ___. |
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Answer» If 9 out of 36 people love eating pies, the pie chart would represent them in a ___. |
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Describe main features of the interview as a research method. |
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Answer» Describe
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| 625. |
Two zero mean Gaussian random variables X1 and X2 have variances respectively; Their covariance is Cx1x2=3. These variables are linearly transformed to new random variables as follows:σ2x1=4 and σ2x2=9The value of covarience CY1Y2 will be_____Y1=X1−2X2 and Y2=3X1+4X2 -66 |
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Answer» Two zero mean Gaussian random variables X1 and X2 have variances respectively; Their covariance is Cx1x2=3. These variables are linearly transformed to new random variables as follows: σ2x1=4 and σ2x2=9 The value of covarience CY1Y2 will be_____ Y1=X1−2X2 and Y2=3X1+4X2
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The quantity of goods produced and costs incurred by a firm are tabulated below. Find the correlation coefficient using Karl Pearson's formula. Quantity producedTotal cost1012020230303154042550510 |
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Answer» The quantity of goods produced and costs incurred by a firm are tabulated below. Find the correlation coefficient using Karl Pearson's formula. Quantity producedTotal cost1012020230303154042550510 |
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Explain the characteristics of a standardised test. |
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Answer» Explain
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Question 2 (ii)The following data on the number of girls (to the nearest ten) per thousand boys in different sections of Indian society is given below.SectionNumber of girls per thousand boysScheduled Caste (SC)940Scheduled Tribe (ST)970Non SC/ST920Backward districts950Non-backward districts920Rural930Urban910(ii) In the classroom discuss, what conclusions can be arrived at from the graph. |
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Answer» Question 2 (ii) |
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Can r lie outside the -1 and 1 range depending on the type of data? |
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Answer» Can r lie outside the -1 and 1 range depending on the type of data? |
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| 630. |
Steven Gerard, arguably one of the most consistent and skilled player in English premier league was given ratings by a Football website. The ratings are given on monthly basis. The following are the ratings for the past 40 months. Rating688.59710Numberofmonthswiththerating2810785 Calculate how his rating is deviating from his average performance in terms of mean deviation about mean. |
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Answer» Steven Gerard, arguably one of the most consistent and skilled player in English premier league was given ratings by a Football website. The ratings are given on monthly basis. The following are the ratings for the past 40 months. Rating688.59710Numberofmonthswiththerating2810785 Calculate how his rating is deviating from his average performance in terms of mean deviation about mean. |
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With reference to the data from GST as per economic survey 2017-18, consider the following statements. 1. There has been a large increase in the number of indirect taxpayers. 2. The distribution of the GST base among the states is closely linked to their Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), allaying fears of major producing that the shift to the new system would undermine their tax collections. |
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Answer» With reference to the data from GST as per economic survey 2017-18, consider the following statements. 1. There has been a large increase in the number of indirect taxpayers. 2. The distribution of the GST base among the states is closely linked to their Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), allaying fears of major producing that the shift to the new system would undermine their tax collections. |
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Calculate coefficient of variation from the following data : No. of Goals Scored01234No. of Matches Played279854 |
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Answer» Calculate coefficient of variation from the following data : No. of Goals Scored01234No. of Matches Played279854 |
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What is coterminal vector subtraction? |
| Answer» What is coterminal vector subtraction? | |
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Which measures of central tendency are affected by extremes? |
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Answer» Which measures of central tendency are affected by extremes? |
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X and Y are two statistically independent random variables. If X has uniform PDF in the interval [0,2] and Y has uniform PDF in the interval [0,4], then the value of E[XY] will be |
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Answer» X and Y are two statistically independent random variables. If X has uniform PDF in the interval [0,2] and Y has uniform PDF in the interval [0,4], then the value of E[XY] will be |
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Calculate weighted mean of the following data by using Direct and Short-cut Methods: Items 81 76 74 58 70 73 Weight 2 3 6 7 3 7 |
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Answer» Calculate weighted mean of the following data by using Direct and Short-cut Methods:
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Construct index number of industrial production in the year 2017 from the following data on the basis of 2005's production: Industry Units 2005 2017 Weight Electrical and Electronics Metallurgical Mechanical Mining Textiles Miscellaneous Mill. Nos. Th. Tonnes Th. Tonnes Th. Tonnes Mill. Mtrs. Th. Tonnes 12 22 72 100 60 123 70 37 105 123 130 270 36 12 10 22 8 12 |
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Answer» Construct index number of industrial production in the year 2017 from the following data on the basis of 2005's production:
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X is a uniformly distributed random variable that takes values between 0 and 1. The value of E(X4) will be ____.0.2 |
Answer» X is a uniformly distributed random variable that takes values between 0 and 1. The value of E(X4) will be ____.
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Find the sum of first n even numbers |
| Answer» Find the sum of first n even numbers | |
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Find out the mean deviation and its coefficient using median of the following data: S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Number of Victims of Accidents 16 21 10 17 8 4 2 1 2 2 2 2 |
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Answer» Find out the mean deviation and its coefficient using median of the following data:
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Identify any personal problem that you or your friends or relatives are facing. Attempt a sociological understanding. |
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Answer» Identify
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34. A and B are two independent events such that P(A union B compliment) equal to 0.8 and P(A) equal to 0.3.The P(B)is |
| Answer» 34. A and B are two independent events such that P(A union B compliment) equal to 0.8 and P(A) equal to 0.3.The P(B)is | |
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An employee currently earns a salary of Rs.15,000 per year and his salary in the base year of 1990 is Rs.3,000 per year. What should be the raise in his salary in order to maintain the same standard of living with time if the CPI today is 500? |
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Answer» An employee currently earns a salary of Rs.15,000 per year and his salary in the base year of 1990 is Rs.3,000 per year. What should be the raise in his salary in order to maintain the same standard of living with time if the CPI today is 500? |
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Pick out the demonstrative pronoun from the sentence. That is his first authored book on your table. |
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Answer» Pick out the demonstrative pronoun from the sentence. That is his first authored book on your table. |
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Question 18The point of the form (a, a) always lies on:A) x-axisB) y-axisC) The line y = xD) The line x + y = 0 |
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Answer» Question 18 The point of the form (a, a) always lies on: A) x-axis B) y-axis C) The line y = x D) The line x + y = 0 |
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Find the quartile deviation and coefficient of quartile from the given data Class Interval0−1010−2020−3030−4040−5050−6060−70Frequency28311821364920 |
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Answer» Find the quartile deviation and coefficient of quartile from the given data Class Interval0−1010−2020−3030−4040−5050−6060−70Frequency28311821364920 |
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Weight of 20 students is given in kilograms. Using class interval of 5, make a frequency distribution. 30 45 26 25 42 33 15 35 45 45 45 39 42 40 18 35 41 20 36 48 |
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Answer» Weight of 20 students is given in kilograms. Using class interval of 5, make a frequency distribution.
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Find the equations of straight lines which pass through (2,1) and are respectively parallel and perpendicular to the x-axis. |
| Answer» Find the equations of straight lines which pass through (2,1) and are respectively parallel and perpendicular to the x-axis. | |
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When is rank correlation more precise than simple correlation coefficient? |
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Answer» When is rank correlation more precise than simple correlation coefficient? |
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From the following data, construct a weighted index number for 2011 with 2000 as base year. ItemsWeightPrices2000Prices2011Wheat151015Rice10816Pulses5510Milk424Oil646Sugar736Salt312 |
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Answer» From the following data, construct a weighted index number for 2011 with 2000 as base year. ItemsWeightPrices2000Prices2011Wheat151015Rice10816Pulses5510Milk424Oil646Sugar736Salt312 |
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