The process of arranging data into homogeneous groups or classes according to some common characteristics is known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of arranging data into homogeneous groups or classes according to some common characteristics is known as:
A. Tabulation
B. Editing
C. Compilation
D. Classification
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Classification condenses massive data into homogeneous groups, making it easier to analyze.

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Question #1
Which measure of central tendency can be used for qualitative data?
A. Harmonic mean
B. Median
C. Arithmetic mean
D. Mode

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mode identifies the most frequent category, so it can be used for nominal qualitative data.

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Question #2
The crude birth rate of a population is 30 per 1000 and crude death rate is 8 per 1000. The natural increase rate is:
A. 22 per 1000
B. 2.2%
C. 3.75%
D. 38 per 1000

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Natural increase = CBR - CDR = 30-8 = 22 per 1000.

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Question #3
The median of the set {2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7} is:
A. 5.5
B. 4.5
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ordered; n=9, median is 5th value = 5? Wait: 1st:2, 2nd:2, 3rd:3, 4th:4, 5th:5, so median=5. But option A is 5. I need even number to get 4.5. I'll adjust: {2,2,3,4,5,5,5,6} n=8, median=(4+5)/2=4.5. So I'll change to 8 values.

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