characterstics of statisticsin plural sense in long
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✶ In plural sense , the word Statistics means numerical facts systematically collected.
≛ For example , we may refer to statistics of export and import , statistics of population etc.
⍟ Characteristics of statistics in Plural sense are as follows ➵
✪ Statistics are aggregates of facts⇰ Mere number is not statistics. It is number of facts.
✪ Statistics are numerically expressed⇰ Statistics are expressed in terms of numbers. Qualitative expression is not statistics.
✪ Statistics are affecter by multiple of causes ⇰ Number of forces operating together affect considerably the numerical data or statistics.
✪ Reasonable standard of accuracy should be maintained in numeration ⇰ A reasonable degree of accruracy must be maintained while collecting statistical data. This accuracy depeneds on the purpose of investigation , its nature , size and available resources.
✪ Statistics are collected in a systematic manner⇰ Quantitative data are never collected in a haphazars manner , so that one can be sure about their degree of accuracy.