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Key Concepts in Statistics and Data Visualization

The document consists of a series of questions related to statistics, covering topics such as data types, tabulation, chart types, and ethical considerations in data presentation. It includes both 2-mark and 3-mark questions that explore fundamental statistical concepts, data sources, and visualization techniques. The questions aim to assess understanding of statistical methods and their applications.

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Key Concepts in Statistics and Data Visualization

The document consists of a series of questions related to statistics, covering topics such as data types, tabulation, chart types, and ethical considerations in data presentation. It includes both 2-mark and 3-mark questions that explore fundamental statistical concepts, data sources, and visualization techniques. The questions aim to assess understanding of statistical methods and their applications.

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2-mark Questions

1. Describe the four main steps of statistics?

2. Define Primary Data

3. List two cons of using Primary Data

4. Name two Indian government sources for secondary data

6. What is the main purpose of tabulation?

7. Explain the process of tabulation and classification?

8. List the four main components that make up the "Anatomy of a


Good Table".

9. What is the formula for Relative Frequency?

10. What is Sturges' Rule used to determine when creating a


grouped frequency table?

11. What is the primary purpose of a Bar Chart?

12. When is a Horizontal Bar Chart a better choice than a Vertical


one?

13. What is the main purpose of a Pie Chart?

14. What are the key ethical pitfalls mentioned for Bar Charts?

15. Name two advanced variations of a Pie Chart.

3-mark questions

1. Observe the graph of Ice Cream Sales vs. Shark Attacks. Explain the
statistical concept this graph is used to illustrate.

2. The picture shows several toothpaste ads. In this context, explain


the statistical misuse known as Cherry-Picking Data.

3. Compare and contrast Primary and Secondary data by explaining


two "PROS" and two "CONS" for each.

4. Describe the A/B Test with an example.

5. List 3 critical questions to ask before using secondary data. Briefly


explain three of these questions.

6. What is binning? Why is binning done for numerical data?

7. Describe the purpose of Relative Frequency and Cumulative


Frequency columns in a frequency table.
8. Briefly outline the three main steps for creating a grouped
frequency table (calculating Range, No. of Classes, and Class
Width).

9. What is a Grouped (or Clustered) Bar Chart? Describe what it is used


for and provide one example

10. What is a Stacked Bar Chart? Describe what it is used for and
provide one example

11. Why is it generally a bad practice to use a 3D Pie Chart for


data presentation?

12. Describe the key components that make up the "Anatomy of a


Bar Chart"

13. Explain how a Pictogram Bar Chart works and provide one
example of its use.

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