Give the limitations of statistics?

The following are the limitations of statistics :

1. It does not study the qualitative aspect of a problem.

2. It does not study the individuals : It is study of mass data and deals with aggregates of facts.

3. Statistical laws are true only on an average : They are not universally applicable like the laws, of chemistry, physics and mathematics. They are true on an average because the results are affected by a large number of causes.

4. Statistics can be manipulated : The results obtained can be manipulated according to one’s own interest and such manipulated results can mislead the community.

5. Statistical results lack mathematical accuracy : The results drawn from statistical analysis are normally approximates. As the statistical analysis is based on observation of mass data, number of inaccuracies may be present and it is difficult to rectify them.