Question
‘Statistics is defined as aggregate of numerical facts’. Give a few examples.
Solution
As per Oxford Dictionary, statistics can be defined in plural meaning as “numerical facts systematically collected”, i.e. it deals with the collection, classification, analysis and interpretation of numerical facts or data, conclusions and drawn. Examples are as follows: Pocket expenses of Anil, Prakash, Shyam and Sunil during a month are Rs. 50, 55, 80 and 70 respectively. For the family budget for a month relating to various items of consumption, we need prices of various goods, performance of students in an examination in terms of marks secured etc. are all numerical statements.
