Which part of a statistical table provides an explanation of the abbreviations or symbols used in the table? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which part of a statistical table provides an explanation of the abbreviations or symbols used in the table?

A. Footnote

B. Headnote

C. Stub

D. Title

Answer: Option A

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Footnotes are placed at the bottom of the table to clarify any specific entries, symbols, or abbreviations.

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If two attributes A and B have a coefficient of association Q = -0.8, this indicates:

A. Weak positive association

B. Strong positive association

C. No association

D. Strong negative association

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Yule's Q ranges from -1 to +1; values near -1 indicate strong negative association (presence of one attribute tends to coincide with absence of the other), near +1 strong positive association.

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Standardized death rate is needed when comparing populations because:

A. Mortality is zero

B. Crude death rates depend on age structure

C. Populations are too large

D. Death rates are not registered

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Age composition affects crude rates; standardization removes this effect.

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Which of the following is a direct source of demographic data?

A. All of the above

B. Census

C. Sample surveys

D. Vital registration

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
All are sources that provide demographic data, though census and registration are more traditional.

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