The measure that divides the data into 100 equal parts is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The measure that divides the data into 100 equal parts is:
A. Quartile
B. Percentile
C. Median
D. Decile
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Percentiles partition data into 100 parts.

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Practice More Statistics Questions

Question #1
Consider the following statements about probability: 1. For any two events, P(A∪B) ≤ P(A) + P(B). 2. If A ⊆ B, then P(A) ≤ P(B). 3. For independent events, P(A|B) = P(A). Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
All are fundamental axioms/theorems of probability.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #2
In a factory, machines A, B, and C produce 30%, 45%, and 25% of total output, with defect rates of 2%, 3%, and 4% respectively. If a randomly selected item is defective, the probability it was produced by machine B is approximately:
A. 0.43
B. 0.50
C. 0.30
D. 0.45

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Using Bayes' theorem: P(B|Defective) = [P(Defective|B) × P(B)] / [Σ P(Defective|machine) × P(machine)] = (0.03×0.45) / (0.02×0.30 + 0.03×0.45 + 0.04×0.25) = 0.0135 / 0.0315 ≈ 0.4286 ≈ 0.43.

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Question #3
A random variable X has expected value E(X) = 5 and E(X²) = 29. The variance is:
A. 2
B. 5
C. 4
D. 24

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Var(X) = E(X²) - [E(X)]² = 29 - 25 = 4.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics