Question
'Statistics can prove anything'. Explain.
Solution
The demerits of statistics is that it can prove anything. It can prove either side of the problem. Statistics is like a clay which can be moulded in any way so as to establish right or wrong conclusions. For example, if we compare per capita income of India for the last 40 years, we arrive at the conclusions that Indian economy is making progress. But if the same data of per capita income are compared with those of developed countries, we find that India is a backward country. An ordinary person with little knowledge cannot use statistics. Only experienced and skilled persons can make use of statistics.
