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EKYA SCHOOLS/CMR NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

GRADE XI ECONOMICS
Chapter test: Introduction to Statistics Marks: 30

1. Statistics is the science of analyzing: 1


a. Qualitative data
b. Quantitative data
c. Any kind of data
d. Both a and b

2. Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct alternative 1
among those given below:
Statement 1: Estimating the mean score of the candidates appearing for the
SAT exam on the basis of the mean score of five candidates is an example of
descriptive statistics.
Statement 2: Descriptive statistics helps in understanding the features of a
specific data set by giving short summaries about the sample and measures of
the data.
Alternatives:
(a) Both the statements are true
(b) Both the statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false
(d)Statement 2 is true and Statement 1 is false

3. Assertion: Scarcity is the root cause of all economic problems reason 1


Reason : Alternative uses of resources give rise to economic problems

1. Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the explanation of
assertion
3. Assertion is true but reason is false
4. Assertion is false but reason is true

4. Distrust of statistics is due to: 1


a. Misuse of statistics
b. Insufficient statistical methods
c. Scope of statistics is limited
d. Limitations of statistics

5 Identify which of the following are economic and non-economic activities: 5


a. Production
b. Social
c. Political
EKYA SCHOOLS/CMR NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
GRADE XI ECONOMICS
d. Exchange
e. Distribution
f. Parental
g. Consumption
h. Charitable
i. Religious

6 Give two examples of quantitative data 1

7 Determine whether the following is a statistical question: 3


a. How many acorns do squirrels typically eat in a day?
b. How much was Banker Bob’s last paycheck for?At the
Minnesota Zoo, do spider monkeys typically weigh more than
owl monkeys?
c. How many teeth does Edna have in her mouth??
d. What is the typical height of dog kennels at Keita's Kennels?
e. Did Jose watch television last night?
f. In general, how tall are giraffes?

8 Utility value of goods means _______________________________________ 1

9 The government and policy makers use statistical data to formulate 2


suitable policies of economic development’. Illustrate with two
examples.

10 What does the following theories deal with: Consumer theory 3


g. Production theory
h. Distribution theory

13 Give a tabular representation on stages of statistical study and the statistical 4


tools therein.

14 Statistics is both science as well as art elaborate. 4

15 What is the concept of universe or population in statistics? 3

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