A histogram is used for representing: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A histogram is used for representing:
A. Discrete data
B. Continuous frequency distribution
C. Qualitative data
D. Cumulative frequencies
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Histogram is for continuous data, with adjacent bars touching.

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Question #1
If P(A) = 0.2 and P(B) = 0.3, and A, B are mutually exclusive, P(A∪B) is:
A. 0.06
B. 0.1
C. 0.8
D. 0.5

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
For mutually exclusive events, P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) = 0.5.

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Question #2
In a mailed questionnaire method, the major disadvantage is:
A. Personal contact
B. Low cost
C. High response rate
D. Non-response bias

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mailed questionnaires often suffer from low response rates, leading to non-response bias.

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Question #3
Standardized Death Rate allows comparison by:
A. Applying age-specific rates to a common standard population
B. Focusing only on infant deaths
C. Using the same crude death rate formula for all populations
D. Ignoring age structure entirely

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
SDR eliminates age structure effects by calculating what the death rate would be if the population had the age distribution of a standard population, enabling unbiased mortality comparisons.

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