Assignment on Statistics
Subject: Mathematics
Class: IX
1. Introduction to Statistics
Statistics is a branch of mathematics that deals with collection, organization, presentation, analysis,
and interpretation of data. It helps us understand information in a simple way.
2. Collection of Data
Data means facts or figures collected for a specific purpose.
Primary Data: Collected by the investigator.
Secondary Data: Collected by someone else.
3. Presentation of Data
Data can be presented in tabular form and graphical form such as bar graphs, histograms, and
frequency polygons.
4. Measures of Central Tendency
Mean = Sum of observations / Number of observations.
Median = Middle value of arranged data.
Mode = Most frequent value.
5. Range
Range = Highest value − Lowest value.
6. Importance of Statistics
Statistics helps in decision making, comparison, prediction, and analysis in education, business,
sports, and government planning.
7. Conclusion
Statistics is an important branch of mathematics that helps in understanding data and making
informed decisions in daily life.
Example: Frequency Distribution Table
Marks (Out of 50) Number of Students
0 – 10 2
10 – 20 5
20 – 30 8
30 – 40 10
40 – 50 5