Question

MCQ No 2.1:
When data are classified according to a single characteristic, it is called:
(a) Quantitative classification
b) Qualitative classification
(c) Area classification
(d) Simple classification
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Answer 1

Answer:

d) SIMPLE CLASSIFICATION

Answer 2

When data are classified according to a single characteristic, it is called simple classification. (Option d)

• When the data is classified on the basis of a single characteristic or attribute, it forms a part of the simple classification.
• Under this method, all the units belonging to a characteristic are put under one group while others are put in another group.
• Attributes like literacy, gender, status in the economy, etc. come under this type of classification.
• So, option d is relevant.