Description : The population information is called parameter while the corresponding sample information is known as (A) Universe (B) Inference (C) Sampling design (D) Statistics
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as: (A) Data analysis and interpretation (B) Parameter inference (C) Statistical inference (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (C) Statistical inference
Description : The importance of the correlation co-efficient lies in the fact that: (A) There is a linear relationship between the correlated variables. (B) It is one of the most valid measure of statistics. ... of the association be tween two variables. (D) It is a non-parametric method of statistical analysis.
Last Answer : (C) It allows one to determine the degree or strength of the association be tween two variables.
Description : The use of statistics to make assumptions concerning some unknown aspect of a population from a sample of that population is known as follow; a. Inferential Statistics b. Parameter c. Descriptive Statistics d. Sampling
Last Answer : a. Inferential Statistics
Description : Which of the following sources of data is not based on primary data collection? (A) Census of India (B) National Sample Survey (C) Statistical Abstracts of India (D) National Family Health Survey
Last Answer : (C) Statistical Abstracts of India
Description : Which one of the following is the oldest Archival source of data in India? (A) National Sample Surveys (B) Agricultural Statistics (C) Census (D) Vital Statistics
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Research ethics has a direct connection more often with which stages of research ? (A) Defining and delimiting the scope of research. (B) Problem formulation and reporting of research ... deciding the sampling technique for research. (D) Deciding about statistical techniques and data analysis.
Last Answer : (B) Problem formulation and reporting of research findings.
Description : Which one of the following is not a source of data? (A) Administrative records (B) Population census (C) GIS (D) Sample survey
Last Answer : (C) GIS
Description : Which one of the following is the most comprehensive source of population data? (A) National Family Health Surveys (B) National Sample Surveys (C) Census (D) Demographic Health Surveys
Last Answer : (C) Census
Description : A Cluster of propositions with a structure that exhibits some inference is called (A) An inference (B) An argument (C) An explanation (D) A valid argument
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A child is a back -bencher and is unable to watch the black-board clearly, therefore he stands, see and sit repeatedly. It disturbs the nearby classmates, what inference will you draw with reference to the ... defective eyes C) The black-board may has shining effect of light D) None of the above
Last Answer : A) The child has poor eye-sight
Description : A parameter is: a. a sample characteristic b. a population characteristic c. unknown d. normal normally distributed
Last Answer : b. a population characteristic
Description : "lf a large diamond is cut up into little bits, it will lose its value just as an army is divided up into small units of soldiers, it loses its strength." The argument put above may be called as (A) Analogical (B) Deductive (C) Statistical (D) Casual
Last Answer : (A) Analogical
Description : "Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test." This statement indicates a: (A) statistical hypothesis (B) research hypothesis (C) null hypothesis (D) directional hypothesis
Last Answer : (C) null hypothesis
Description : A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities (A) Appropriateness (B) Measurability (C) Comparability (D) Flexibility
Last Answer : (D) Flexibility
Description : The “Report on Currency and Finance” for each of the financial year in India is published by : (A) Reserve Bank of India (B) Ministry of Finance (C) Planning Commission (D) Central Statistical Organization
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : A college wants to give training in use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to researchers. For this the college should organize: (A) Conference (B) Seminar (C) Workshop (D) Lecture
Description : Which one is refers to how well the particular sample of behaviors used to measure a characteristic reflects the entire domain of behaviors that constitutes that characteristic. a. Construct validity ... b. Criterion-related validity evidence c. Content validity evidence d. Face validity evidence
Last Answer : c. Content validity evidence
Description : A good communicator is the one who offers to his audience: (A) plentiful of information (B) a good amount of statistics (C) concise proof (D) repetition of facts
Last Answer : (A) plentiful of information
Description : Which makes the complexity of the entire algorithm quadratic in the size? a) Clause b) Inference c) Resolution d) Occur check
Last Answer : d) Occur check
Description : The population of India is about 1.2 billion. Take the average consumption of energy per person per year in India as 30 Mega Joules. If this consumption is met by carbon based fuels and the rate of ... tons (B) 540 million metric tons (C) 5400 million metric tons (D) 2400 million metric tons
Last Answer : (B) 540 million metric tons
Description : Who prepared the first estimate of National Income for the country? (1) Central Statistical Organisation (2) National Income Committee (3) Dadabhai Naoroji (4) National Sample Survey Organisation
Last Answer : (3) Dadabhai Naoroji Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji prepared the first estimates of National income in 1876. He estimated the national income by first estimating the value of agricultural production ... nonagricultural production. However, such method can only been called as a non-scientific method.
Description : At a work site, statistical quality control of concrete means (A) Measurement of risks to eliminate failures (B) Applying the theory' of probability to sample testing or inspection (C) Reduction in wastage of inspection costs (D) Reduction in costs for the removal of defects
Last Answer : (B) Applying the theory' of probability to sample testing or inspection
Description : Who prepared the first estimate of National Income for the country ? (1) Central Statistical Organisation (2) National Income Committee (3) Dadabhai Naoroji (4) National Sample Survey Organisation
Last Answer : Dadabhai Naoroji
Description : Which sequence of research steps is logical in the list given below? (A) Problem formulation, Analysis, Development of Research design, Hypothesis making, Collection of data, Arriving ... sample and data collection tools Formulation of hypothesis, Collection and interpretation of research evidence
Last Answer : (C) Problem formulation, Hypothesis making, Development of a Research design, Collection of a Data; Data analysis and formulation of generalizations and conclusions.
Description : In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical? (A) Data collection with standardised research tools. (B) Sampling design with probability sample techniques ... evidences. (D) Data gathering to take with top-down systematic evidences.
Last Answer : (C) Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
Description : Sampling error decreases with the (A) decrease in sample size (B) increase in sample size (C) process of randomization (D) process of analysis
Last Answer : (B) increase in sample size
Description : Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as (A) Descriptive Research (B) Sample Survey (C) Fundamental Research (D) Applied Research
Last Answer : (C) Fundamental Research
Description : Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling? (A) Sample units must be clearly defined (B) Sample units must be dependent on each other (C) Same units of sample should be used throughout the study (D) Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner
Last Answer : (B) Sample units must be dependent on each other
Description : Consider the following statement and select the correct code stating the nature of the argument involved in it: To suppose that the earth is the only populated world in the infinite space is as absurd ... only one grain will grow. (A) Astronomical (B) Anthropological (C) Deductive (D) Analogical
Last Answer : (D) Analogical
Description : Can you give me a sample question of a College Statistics Class?
Last Answer : Select several of these choices and see the answers and discussions.
Description : National Sample Survey Organization(NSSO) is an organization under the ________ A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Statistics C. Ministry of Commerce D. All (B) and (C) E. None of the Above
Last Answer : B. Ministry of Statistics Explanation: The National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), now known as National Sample Survey Office, is an organization under the Ministry of Statistics of the ... the largest organisation in India conducting regular socio-economic surveys. It was established in 1950.
Description : Cross-sectional researches are fundamentally related with Options: A) Sample B) Statistics C) Tendencies D) Eugenics
Last Answer : A) Sample
Description : Sensors in which there is no need to contact the surface to measure the parameter or any variables are known as the ____ . (A) Tactile sensors (B) Touch sensors (C) Non-contact sensors (D) Force sensors
Last Answer : C
Description : Observational studies allow: a. population inference b. causal inference c. both types of inference d. neither type of inference
Last Answer : d. neither type of inference
Description : Randomly assigning treatment to experimental units allows: a. population inference b. causal inference c. both types of inference d. neither type of inference
Last Answer : b. causal inference
Description : Which of the following will give a more accurate representation of the population from which a sample has been taken? a. A large sample based on the convenience sampling technique b. A small ... simple random sampling c. A large sample based on simple random sampling d. A small cluster sample
Last Answer : c. A large sample based on simple random sampling
Description : When a population is divided into distinct groups based on some particular characteristic and a probability sample is taken from each group, this exemplifies: A)area sampling B)quota sampling C)stratified sampling D)cluster sampling E)simple random sampling
Last Answer : D)cluster sampling
Description : The element of the audit planning process most likely to be agreed upon with the client before implementation of the audit strategy is the determination of the a. Methods of statistical sampling to be used ... for the auditor's opinion. d. Schedules and analyses to be prepared by the client's staf
Last Answer : Schedules and analyses to be prepared by the client's staf
Description : Which of the following statements about the Union Public Service Commission are correct ? 1. UPSC is a Constitutional body. 2. It serves as an advisory body. 3. It is called upon to advise the Government in regard to representation of the ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1 and 2
Description : What is the statistical function that accurately measures what it is intended to measure?
Last Answer : There is none. If an accurate measure was possible thenstatistical techniques would not be required. A maximum likelihoodestimate is probably better than other statistical estimates.
Description : Which of the following is true in Statistical reasoning? a) The representation is extended to allow some kind of numeric measure of certainty to be associated with each statement b) The ... extended to allow some kind of numeric measure of certainty to be associated common to all statements
Last Answer : a) The representation is extended to allow some kind of numeric measure of certainty to be associated with each statement
Description : A Statistical measure of the Degree to which two variables move together A. Coefficient of variation B. Variance C. Covariance D . Certainty equivalent
Description : When the production manager finds the average life of her battery-lifetime data, it is an example of what phase of inferential statisticsA. Data OrganizationB. Probability-based Inference C. Data-AnalysisD. Data Gathering?
Last Answer : DATA GATHERING
Description : Suppose your principal is penalizing you deliberately. You do your best efforts to make him happy. But he deals with you as his enemy. What would you do under this situation? Options: A) You will always abuse ... him C) You will always find faults in him D) You will never bow to his wrong will
Last Answer : D) You will never bow to his wrong will
Description : Chemical weathering of rocks is largely dependent upon: (A) high temperature (B) strong wind action (C) heavy rainfall (D) glaciation
Last Answer : (A) high temperature
Description : Which type of validity refers to the degree to which you can infer that the relationship between two variables is causal? a. Internal validity b. Population validity c. Ecological validity d. Statistical conclusion validity
Last Answer : a. Internal validity
Description : Which of the following is not a measure of Human Development Index? (A) Literacy Rate (B) Gross Enrolment (C) Sex Ratio (D) Life Expectancy
Description : Which one of the following methods serve to measure correlation between two variables? (A) Scatter Diagram (B) Frequency Distribution (C) Two-way table (D) Coefficient of Rank Correlation
Last Answer : (D) Coefficient of Rank Correlation
Description : Which one of the following units is used to measure intensity of noise? (A) decible (B) Hz (C) Phon (D) Watts/m2
Last Answer : (A) decible