Statistics - JSS1 Mathematics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1

What is the primary purpose of statistics?

A

To describe data

B

To collect data

C

To invent data

D

To ignore data

correct option: a
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2

Why is collecting data important?

A

To make informed decisions

B

To avoid statistics

C

To complicate analysis

D

To delete records

correct option: a
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3

How does statistics help in making predictions?

A

By guessing outcomes

B

By analyzing historical data

C

By ignoring data

D

By hiding data

correct option: b
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4

What role does data collection play in quality control?

A

It complicates processes

B

It hides mistakes

C

It deletes data

correct option: b
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5

In which field do businesses use statistics to set pricing strategies?

A

Healthcare

B

Manufacturing

C

Retail

D

Agriculture

correct option: c
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6

What does statistics help describe and summarize?

A

The weather

B

Large amounts of data

C

Personal opinions

D

Current events

correct option: b
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7

Why do organizations use data collection?

A

To complicate decision-making

B

To ignore trends

C

To inform decision-making

D

To mislead stakeholders

correct option: c
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8

What can data collection help predict?

A

Historical events

B

Future outcomes

C

Personal preferences

D

Random data

correct option: d
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9

How do businesses measure performance using data?

A

By avoiding analysis

B

By hiding data

C

By deleting records

D

By comparing against benchmarks

correct option: d
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10

What is a key reason why research relies on data collection?

A

To avoid research

B

To test hypotheses

C

To complicate analysis

D

To delete data

correct option: b
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