The condition that the ultimate class frequencies must be non-negative ensures: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The condition that the ultimate class frequencies must be non-negative ensures:

A. Positive association

B. Independence

C. Association

D. Consistency of data

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Consistency requires all ultimate frequencies to be ≥ 0, otherwise the data contain contradictions.

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