1 |
It is the reciprocal of the simple average of teh reciprocal of all the values. |
A.M
G.M
H.M
Mode
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2 |
In which of these cases would the mode be most useful as an indicator of central tendency. |
Every value in a data set occurs exactly once
All but three values in a data set occur once, three valeus occur 5 times each
All values in a data set occur 10 times each
Every observation in a data set has the same value.
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3 |
When referring to a curve that tails off to the left end, you would callit. |
Symmetrical
Skewed to the right
Positively skewed
None of these
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4 |
When a distribution is symmetrical and has one mode, the highest point on the curve is called the. |
Mode
Median
Mean
All of these
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5 |
Departure from symmetry is called. |
Kurtosis
Skewness
Dispersion
None of these
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6 |
Which of the following is the first step in calculating the median of a data set. |
Average the middle two values of the data set.
Array the data
Determine the relative weights of the data values in tems of importance
None of these
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7 |
When calculating the average rate of debt growth for a company, the correct mean to use is. |
Arithmetic mean
Weigheted arthmetic
Geometric mean
None of these
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8 |
What is teh major assumption we make when computing a mean from grouped data. |
All values are discrete
Eveery value in a class is equal to the midpoint
No value occurs more than once
Each class contains exactly the same number of values
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9 |
Third quartile Q3 = |
P<sub>33</sub>
D<sub>3</sub>
Median
None of these
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10 |
In a symmetrical distribution Q1 = 20, Median = 30 the Q3 is: |
50
40
30
60
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11 |
For negatively skewed distribution mean______ median ______mode. |
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None to these
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12 |
For positive skewed distribution mean _________ Median __________ Mode. |
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None of these
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13 |
Which of the following is not based upon all the observations. |
A.M
G.M
H.M
Mode
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14 |
For a certain distribution if Σ(x -10) = 5, Σ(x -20) =18 & Σ(x -15) = 0 then the value of Σ is. |
10
15
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25
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15 |
Code method of calculation is only used in: |
Median
Combined mean
A.M
None of these
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16 |
For the given data 2,3,7,0,-8 G.M will be. |
Negative
Positive
Zero
Impossible
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17 |
If any value in the date is zero, then it is not possible to have. |
A.M
Median
Mode
H.M
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