The value that appears maximum number of times in a data set is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The value that appears maximum number of times in a data set is called:

A. Mode

B. Range

C. Mean

D. Median

Answer: Option A

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Mode is the most frequent value.

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If a population has a crude birth rate of 30 and crude death rate of 10 per 1000, the natural increase rate (per 1000) is:

A. 2

B. 20

C. 40

D. 3

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rate of natural increase = CBR - CDR = 30 - 10 = 20 per 1000.

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In demography, 'cohort' refers to:

A. All people living in a country

B. All women of reproductive age

C. A group of people born in the same year or period

D. A sample of the population

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A cohort is a group sharing a common temporal experience, like birth year.

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Age-Specific Fertility Rate is expressed per 1,000 women to:

A. Avoid small decimal values and facilitate comparison

B. Match the scale of Crude Birth Rate

C. Simplify calculation

D. Align with mortality rate conventions

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Using a base of 1,000 converts rates to whole numbers (e.g., 120 instead of 0.12), enhancing readability and comparability across age groups and populations without changing the underlying proportion.

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