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🗂️ THE 10 SYLLABUS TOPICS — how this file is divided

The FAA syllabus lists 10 statistics topics, and the 2024 paper asked exactly one question from each, in order. This file is being divided to match. Each topic starts with a blue TOPIC banner and ends with a grey END banner, so you always know which topic you are reading.

#Syllabus topicDivided?
(i)Primary and secondary data
(ii)Methods of collecting primary & secondary data
(iii)Preparation of questionnaires
(iv)Tabulation and compilation of data
(v)Measures of central tendency
(vi)Theory of probabilitywritten in full — was entirely missing
(vii)Theory of attributes
(viii)Theory of index numbers
(ix)Demography — Census
(x)Vital statistics

⬜ FOUNDATION — General Concepts

Background only — meaning, characteristics, limitations and basic vocabulary. Not one of the 10 syllabus topics. Topic (i) begins after this.


1. Five Basics / Fundamentals of Statistics

1.1 Variable

An attribute or characteristic of an item being analysed.

TypeNumber of variablesExample
UnivariateOneHeight of a person in a country
BivariateTwoHeight with respect to age
MultivariateMore than twoHeight w.r.t. gender w.r.t. age

1.2 Population / Universe

All the members, or the entire group of units, which is the focus of study. Example: all the citizens of a country; the residents of a particular geographical location.

1.3 Parameter

A characteristic used to define a given population — a numeric measure. Example: average income of every individual in a country.

1.4 Sample

A set of observations drawn from a population — a subset of the population selected for analysis. Example: a sample of a medicine.

1.5 Statistic

A characteristic that defines the given sample — a numerical measure of the sample. Example: number of RBCs in a blood sample.

The pairing to remember: a parameter describes a population; a statistic describes a sample.


2. Origin and Definition

Derivation of the word "Statistics":

graph TD
    A[Word: Statistics] --> B["==Status==<br>(Latin word)"]
    A --> C["==Statista==<br>(Italian word)"]
    B --> D["Political State<br>(Political status)"]
    C --> E["(Statesman)"]

Definition — Statistics is the study of:

graph TD
    A["==Collection=="] --> B["==Classification / organisation=="]
    B --> C["==Analysis=="]
    C --> D["==Presentation / Interpretation=="]
    D -.-> E[of Data]

Key people

TitlePerson
Founder of StatisticsJohn Graunt and William Petty (1662)
Father of StatisticsSir Ronald Fisher (Fisher Principle / ANOVA) · Karl Pearson (graphical statistical techniques)
Father of Indian StatisticsPrasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (Mahalanobis distance · Kolkata Statistical Institute · Industrialisation Policy, 2nd FYP)

What statistics is, and what it deals with

Statistics is a branch of Science / Mathematics / Mathematical Science.

graph TD
    A[Data] --> B["Qualitative data<br>(Attributes / characteristics)"]
    A --> C["Quantitative data<br>(Number / Quantity)"]

Data + Statistical Techniques = Statistics

Characteristics of statistics

  • Data is numerically expressed
  • A systematic manner is followed
  • Expresses relations within the data (comparison)
  • Provides metrical results
  • Complexities in data are simplified

Fields of application

Economics · Commerce · Banking & Insurance · Public Opinion (exit polls, etc.)

Limitations — what statistics cannot do

  • ❌ Study qualitative phenomena
  • ❌ Reveal the entire background
  • ❌ Be precise and exact (it works on averages)
  • ❌ Resist misuse — the full context is always needed

3. Other Important Terms

TermMeaning
GeneralizabilityThe ability to draw conclusions about the whole population from the results of a sample
DistributionAn arrangement of data by the values of one variable, in order from low to high
SkewnessThe asymmetry of a distribution — see below

Skewness and normal distribution

      Height of                             Income
      Students
          . ˙ .                           . ˙ .       . ˙ .
        ˙       ˙    Normal     Bihar   ˙       ˙   ˙       ˙   J&K
      ˙           ˙  Distribution     ˙           ˙           ˙
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+    +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0      5K  10K 15K 20K 25K 30K 40K
                                  ^ Left Tail            Right Tail ^
                                  (Negative)             (Positive)
Tail directionSkew
Tail on the leftNegative skew
Tail on the rightPositive skew

🔷 TOPIC (i) — PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA

Syllabus topic (i) of 10 · runs until Topic (ii)

Covers: data collection · primary data · secondary data · primary vs secondary · types of data · census vs sample and sampling error 🎯 Asked: 2024 · Q71secondary data is primarily sourced from?


1. Data Collection

The step after the research problem is identified and the research design is made is data collection.

Based on the approach to information gathering, data is categorised as:

graph TD
    A[Data] --> B[Primary Data]
    A --> C[Secondary Data]

2. Types of Data

➕ Added — not in the original notes.

2.1 By nature

Quantitative (numerical)Qualitative (categorical / attribute)
Measurable in numbersCannot be measured, only classified
Height, income, marks, ageGender, literacy, blindness, religion
Handled by mean / median / modeHandled by Theory of Attributes — topic (vii)

2.2 Quantitative data splits again

VariableTakesExampleObtained by
DiscreteOnly whole, separate valuesNumber of children, number of carsCounting
ContinuousAny value in a rangeHeight, weight, temperatureMeasuring

2.3 By time reference

TypeMeaningExample
Time-seriesOne unit over many periodsIndia's GDP, 2010–2026
Cross-sectionalMany units at one point in timeGDP of 20 countries in 2026
Panel / longitudinalBoth togetherGDP of 20 countries, 2010–2026

The quick test: count it in whole numbers → discrete · measure it to decimals → continuous · only label it → qualitative.


3. Primary Data

Data collected for the first time by the researcher himself, for a specific purpose. Example: a survey on job satisfaction of employees; health needs of a community.

AdvantagesDisadvantages
Investigator collects problem-specific dataMore hectic and time consuming
No doubt about the quality of the dataDealing with funding and funding agencies
Additional data can be obtained during the studyEthical considerations (consent, permissions)
Costly / expensive
Unnecessary or useless data is not included

4. Secondary Data

🎯 2024 · Q71"Secondary data is primarily sourced from:"

a) Original research studies · b) Publicly available databases ✅ · c) Personal interviews · d) Laboratory experiments Answer: B. The three wrong options are all primary collection. Gather it yourself → primary; look it up → secondary.

Data that is already collected, produced or published by others. Example: use of hospital records or census records.

AdvantagesDisadvantages
Already collected — hassle freeHard to get the specific data you need from it
Less expensiveAdditional data or clarification cannot be obtained
Investigator is not responsible for data qualityData may be of low quality or fabricated

5. Primary vs Secondary Data

#PrimarySecondary
1Real-time dataPast data
2Time consumingQuick and easy
3ExpensiveEconomical
4Available in crude formAvailable in processed form
5More accurate and reliableLess accurate and reliable
6Surveys, observations, experiments, questionnaires, schedules, local correspondents, interviewsGovernment publications, websites, books, journals, articles, internal records

6. Census vs Sample, and Errors in Collection

➕ Added — not in the original notes.

6.1 Census (complete enumeration) vs Sample survey

CensusSample Survey
CoverageEvery unit of the populationA part of the population
Cost / timeHighLow
AccuracyHigh, if done wellDepends on the sample
Sampling errorNONEPresent
Non-sampling errorPresent, often largerPresent, often smaller
Best whenPopulation is small; 100% detail neededPopulation is large; units are destroyed on testing

Testing that destroys the unit (bulbs, matchsticks, blood) must use sampling — a census would destroy the whole population.

6.2 Sampling error vs Non-sampling error

Sampling ErrorNon-Sampling Error
CauseOnly a part of the population is studiedMistakes in collection, recording, processing
TypesMeasurement · coverage · non-response · response bias · processing
Occurs in a census?NoYes
As sample size increasesDecreasesMay increase
Measurable?Yes, statisticallyHard to measure
🎯 2022 · Q31"Which is true about sampling error?"

a) It decreases as sample size increasesThe pair to remember: bigger sample → smaller sampling error, but possibly bigger non-sampling error.

6.3 Essentials of a good sample

Representative · Adequate (large enough) · Independent · Homogeneous · Free from bias

6.4 Sampling methods

Random / ProbabilityNon-Random / Non-Probability
Simple random (lottery, random numbers)Judgment / purposive
Stratified — split into homogeneous strata, sample eachQuota
Systematic — every k-th unitConvenience
Cluster / multi-stageSnowball

In probability sampling every unit has a known, non-zero chance of selection — which is what makes the sampling error calculable.


🔷 TOPIC (ii) — METHODS OF COLLECTING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA

Syllabus topic (ii) of 10 · runs until Topic (iv)

Covers: primary methods — experiment, interview, observation, questionnaire, schedules, local correspondents, projective techniques · secondary sources · precautions 🎯 Asked: 2024 · Q72example of primary data collection · 2022 · Q35method of collecting secondary data · 2022 · Q31sampling error

⚠️ Topic (iii) — Preparation of Questionnaires — is nested inside this topic, because the questionnaire is one of the primary collection methods. It is bracketed separately below.


PART A — PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION METHODS

Note: the original notes number these 1, 2 … then jump to 6–9 for the "other important methods" and 10 for projective techniques. That numbering is kept as written.

1. Experiment Method

Manipulating one variable to determine whether changes in it cause changes in another.

Three kinds of variables [x + y = z]

  • Independent variable
  • Dependent variable
  • Controlled variable / controlled environment
Adequacy — use whenMeritsDemerits
No outside factor may affect the outcomePromises more accuracyResults valid only in controlled conditions
A hypothesis must be validatedReliable, bias-free dataCostly
Fair and unbiased data is requiredWorks with heterogeneous (varied) factorsTime consuming
Repeated trials are requiredUniquely isolates causal factors; highly controlledSuits only simple, limited-scope problems
Scientific purposes

2. Interview Method

🎯 2024 · Q72"What is an example of a primary data collection method?"

a) Surveying existing research papers · b) Reviewing census data · c) Analyzing historical records · d) Conducting interviews and surveysAnswer: D. The mirror image of Q71 — the paper tested the same primary/secondary split from both directions in one exam.

Based on oral or verbal stimuli.

graph TD
    A[Interview Method] --> B[Direct Interview]
    A --> C[Indirect Interview]

2.1 Direct Interview

The investigator directly contacts the respondent.

Adequacy — use whenMeritsDemerits
The field of investigation is very smallOriginal data is collectedCostly and time consuming
A secret is to be keptAccurate — data personally collectedNot suitable for a wide area
A high degree of originality is requiredComparative study is possibleTraining and skill are required
Direct contact is requiredElastic — questions can be adjustedRisk of investigator's personal bias

2.2 Indirect Interview

Also called Indirect Personal Interview or Indirect Oral Interview. The investigator collects information from someone else who has the required information about the subject.

Adequacy — use whenMeritsDemerits
The area of investigation is wideWide coverageLess reliable — collected from a third party
Informants cannot be contacted directlyIndependent of personal biasInformation providers may lack interest
Private information is being collectedEconomicalLack of uniformity
An expert point of view is needed

2.3 Telephonic Interview

The dominant method. Questions are asked over the phone.

Adequacy — use whenMeritsDemerits
The respondent is reluctant to be interviewed in personCheaper, and higher response than mailingReactions and gestures cannot be recorded (bias)
A personal interview is not possibleTime efficientPeople without a phone connection cannot be reached
Wide coverageQuestions must be crisp and clear — difficult

2.4 Other important interview methods

MethodMeaning
(i) StructuredA set of predefined questions is used
(ii) UnstructuredNo system of predetermined questions
(iii) FocussedAttention focused on a given experience of the respondent and its possible effects
(iv) ClinicalConcerns broad underlying feelings and motivations, or the individual's life experience, rather than a specific experience
(v) GroupA group of 6 to 8 individuals is interviewed
(vi) SelectionFor selecting people for certain jobs
(vii) Depth (in-depth)Qualitative, unstructured, single respondent, highly skilled interviewer — to reach motivations, beliefs, attitudes and feelings

2.5 Types of interview questions

#TypeMeaning
ComprehensionAsks about prior experiences or employment
AnalyticalA problem with little information is given, to be solved
Open-ended / unrestrictedCannot be answered with "Yes" or "No"
Closed-ended / restrictedAnswerable in one word — "Yes", "No", etc.
ProbingOften begin with "What" or "How" to invite detail; "Do you"/"Are you" invite personal reflection
ContingencyAsked only if the respondent gives a particular response — follow-up questions
LeadingPush the respondent towards answering in a particular manner
LoadingControversial questions containing presuppositions that force an answer

⚠️ Leading and loading questions must be avoided in questionnaire design — see Topic (iii).


3. Observation Method

Data from the field is collected by the observer through observation.

Adequacy — use whenMeritsDemerits
A hypothesis is to be testedCurrent information is collectedCostly and time consuming
Non-verbal communication mattersSubjective bias is eradicatedUnforeseen factors may intrude
Independent of the respondent's manipulationRespondent's opinion cannot be recorded on some subjects

3.1 Classification of the observation method

graph TD
    Root[Classification] --> Plan[Plan]
    Root --> Conditions[Conditions]
    Root --> Participation[Participation]

    Plan --> Structured
    Plan --> Unstructured

    Conditions --> Controlled["Controlled<br>(Controlled conditions)"]
    Conditions --> Uncontrolled["Uncontrolled<br>(Naturalistic conditions)"]

    Participation --> C_Obs["==Complete observer=="]
    Participation --> Obs_Part["==Observer as participant=="]
    Participation --> Part_Obs["==Participant as observer=="]
    Participation --> C_Part["==Complete participant=="]

    C_Part -.-> Note["(Participant observation & Non-participant obs)"]

Disguised observation — the observer's identity is unknown to the subject. Example: "mystery shopping".


🔷 TOPIC (iii) — PREPARATION OF QUESTIONNAIRES

Syllabus topic (iii) of 10 · nested inside Topic (ii), because the questionnaire is a primary collection method

Covers: what a questionnaire is · merits and demerits · principles of preparation · construction steps (including the pre-test / pilot survey) · distribution · questionnaire vs schedule 🎯 Asked: 2024 · Q73which statements on questionnaire preparation are correct?


1. The Questionnaire

The heart of the survey operation.

A set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, used for surveys or statistical studies — usually mailed.

Used to obtain: information · feelings · beliefs · perceptions about the research participant. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed data can all be collected through a questionnaire.

Adequacy — use whenMeritsDemerits
Informants are educatedLess expensiveOnly for educated respondents
The area of inquiry is wideFree from the interviewer's influencePossibility of misunderstanding
Information is supplied regularlyRespondents can take sufficient time to answerData received may not be reliable
Wide coverageLack of flexibility
Less accuracy

2. Principles for Preparing a Questionnaire

🎯 2024 · Q73"Which statements about questionnaire preparation are correct?"Answer: A (a and b)

The TRUE statements: questionnaire design affects validity, reliability and response rate, and a pilot test / pre-test is essential. ⚠️ Any statement saying the pilot survey can be skipped is FALSE — see the construction flow below.

  1. Should be research oriented — the objective must be fulfilled
  2. The research participant should be kept in view
  3. Simple and familiar language should be used
  4. Questions should be clear, easy to understand and free of ambiguity
  5. Avoid leading and loading questions; avoid personal questions
  6. Avoid double-barrelled questions
  7. Avoid double-negative questions
  8. Use mutually exclusive and exhaustive response categories for closed-ended questions
  9. The questionnaire should be properly organised and easy to use
  10. Proper instructions for filling it must be provided

3. Construction of a Questionnaire

graph TD
    S1["==Determine Research objective=="] --> S2["==Type of questionnaire to use=="]
    S2 --> S3["==Determine the content of Individual=="]
    S3 --> S4["==Type of Questions to use=="]
    S4 --> S5["==Determine the wording of questions=="]
    S5 --> S6["==Determining the sequence of Questions=="]
    S6 --> S7["==Determining the length of Questionnaire=="]
    S7 --> S8["==Layout=="]
    S8 --> S9["==Check the Questions=="]
    S9 --> S10["==Pre-test (Pilot survey)=="]
    S10 --> S11["==Revision & Final draft=="]

Step 10 — the Pre-test (Pilot survey) — is the step the exam asks about. It comes after checking the questions and before the final draft.

4. Questionnaire Distribution

graph LR
    A[Questionnaire distribution] --> B[Printed]
    B --> B1[mailed]
    B --> B2[Fax]

    A --> C[Electronic]
    C --> C1[email]

PART B — TOPIC (ii) RESUMED: REMAINING PRIMARY METHODS

Schedules, local correspondents and projective techniques are collection methods, so they belong to Topic (ii). The "Questionnaires vs Schedules" comparison below also relates to Topic (iii).


4. Schedules

A questionnaire filled in by enumerators. The investigator or enumerator personally visits informants with the questionnaire, asks the questions and notes the responses.

Adequacy — use whenMeritsDemerits
Enough funds are availableWide coverageExpensive
Skilled, trained enumerators are availableData is reliableTime consuming
More accurate and reliable results are requiredFewer chances of biasTrained enumerators are needed for reliable data
Direct contact with the respondent is possibleCan be used for illiterate respondentsFraming an ideal questionnaire is difficult
It is a questionnaire-cum-observation method

5. Data from Local Correspondents

The investigator appoints a local correspondent or agent who collects information on the investigator's behalf.

Adequacy — use whenMeritsDemerits
A regular supply of information is requiredWide coverageChances of personal bias
The area of investigation is wideCost efficientLess accurate
A high degree of accuracy is not requiredTime efficientLack of originality
Lack of uniformity

6. Questionnaires vs Schedules

#QuestionnaireSchedule
1MailedFilled by enumerator
2CheapExpensive
3Non-response highNon-response low
4Respondent not clearly knownRespondent known
5SlowFast
6Respondent must be literateNot required
7High risk of biasLow risk of bias
8Needs to be attractiveNot required — filled by the enumerator
9Observation not possibleObservation can be used

7–9. Other Important Methods

#MethodMeaning
6Warranty cardsPostal-sized cards
7Distributor / Store auditsThrough distributors and manufacturers, via salesmen
8Consumer panelsConsumers maintain detailed daily records
9Mechanical / electronic devicesCameras, ratings, reviews

10. Projective Techniques

Also known as Indirect Interviewing.

  • Used to reach underlying motives and intentions
  • Applied where the respondent resists revealing them
  • Requires intensive training
#Technique
(i)Word association tests
(ii)Sentence completion tests
(iii)Story completion tests
(iv)Quizzes
(v)Verbal projection tests
(vi)Pictorial techniques — see below

10.1 Pictorial techniques

TestKey features
(a) Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.)A set of pictures showing day-to-day or ambiguous events; responses are recorded
(b) Rosenzweig testCartoons with empty balloons inserted above
(c) Rorschach testTen cards with inkblots; symmetric but meaningless designs; used frequently, but validity is questioned
(d) Holtzman Inkblot Test (HIT)A modification of the Rorschach; 45 cards; uses shading, movement and colour
(e) Tomkins-Horn Picture Arrangement TestDesigned for group administration; 25 plates, each with three sketches; the arrangement portrays a sequence of events

PART C — SECONDARY DATA COLLECTION

Secondary data can be published or unpublished.

1. Published sources

🎯 2022 · Q35"Which of the following is a method used for collecting SECONDARY data?"

a) Experiments · b) Personal Interview · c) Questionnaire · d) Government PublicationsAnswer: D. Government publications are the classic secondary source, and the most-repeated example.

#SourceExamples
1Government publicationsAnnual Survey of Industries · Agriculture Statistics Report · Indian Trade Journal
2International organisationsUNO reports · WHO reports · World Bank Annual Report
3Semi-official organisationsReports of municipal corporations and district boards on health, sanitation, births, deaths
4Committees and commissionsBodies appointed by central or state governments — e.g. Tariff Commission, Patel Commission
5Private publicationsJournals · newspapers · research institutions · articles · reviews · reports

2. Unpublished data

Some research institutes and universities do not publish their data, but it can still be used as a secondary source.

3. Precautions When Using Secondary Data

TestWhat to check
1. ReliabilitySource of the data · who collected it · when it was collected · methods used · bias in compilation · accuracy desired vs achieved
2. SuitabilityIs it suitable for the objective, nature and scope of the present enquiry?
3. AdequacyIs the level of accuracy achieved by this data adequate?

Demerits of secondary data:

  • Proper data-collection procedure may not have been used
  • Out-dated data
  • Bias
  • Does not fulfil the accuracy needs of the research
  • Not suitable for the period of investigation

4. One-Shot Recapitulation

#PrimarySecondary
1Real-time dataPast data
2Specific to the researcher's needsOften not specific to the researcher's needs
3ExpensiveLess costly, or free
4Time consumingTime efficient
5High control over qualityLess control over quality
6Rudimentary formRefined form
7Collected by the original researcherCollected by succeeding researchers
8Researcher owns the dataResearcher may use it but cannot claim ownership

Examples

PrimarySecondary
Minutes of meetings, autobiographiesFact books
Books and journal/newspaper articles written at the time of the eventBiographies
Documentaries, audio and video recordingsGeneral histories
Maps, paintings, sculptures, drawingsJournals (other than those in the primary column)
Personal accountsBooks

END OF TOPIC (ii) — Topic (iv) begins below.


🔷 TOPIC (iv) — TABULATION AND COMPILATION OF DATA

Syllabus topic (iv) of 10 · runs until Topic (v)

Covers: Classification of data & its principles · statistical series · time / geographical / magnitude / condition classification · arrangement of data (individual, discrete, continuous) · tabulation & parts of a table · types of tables · graphical representation — histogram, bar diagram, frequency polygon, frequency curve, ogives · true, non-true & open-end classes 🎯 Asked in the papers: 2024 · Q74which statement about tabulation is FALSE · 2022 · Q38shape of a frequency polygon as classes increase


Classification of Data

Process of arranging data into different groups or classes based on common characteristics.

Characteristics of classification of Data:-

  • It should be unambiguous
  • Flexible to adjustments
  • It should perform homogeneous grouping
  • Its basis should be clearly defined and adhered to.

Objectives:- \rightarrow To simplify the huge data \rightarrow To facilitate comparison. \rightarrow To provide basis for tabulation \rightarrow To make data understandable. \rightarrow Clearly specify similarities and dissimilarities.

Representation of Data

graph LR
    A[Representation of Data] --- B[Text]
    A --- C[Tabular]
    A --- D[Graphical]

Principles of classification:-

1. Exhaustive :-

  • Every item should be classified.
  • NO Residual or miscellaneous class.

2. Mutually Exclusive :- Every single item should fall in only one class.

3. Stability :- Common principle should be maintained / followed for whole classification.

4. Suitability :- Classification should be suitable as per objective of research.

5. Flexibility :- Classification should be adjustable to new situation / new adjustments.

6. Homogeneity :- Data items of a class should be similar in characteristics.

Statistical Series or Statistical classification:

Arrangement of data in a logical order.

graph TD
    Root["==Statistical Series=="]
    
    Root --> Char["On the basis of<br>characteristics"]
    Root --> Const["On the basis of<br>construction"]
    
    Char --> C1["Time-Series"]
    Char --> C2["Spatial<br>series"]
    Char --> C3["Condition<br>series"]
    Char --> C4["Magnitude<br>series"]
    
    C2 -.-> OR["(Or)"]
    OR -.-> Simple["Simple<br>(one attribute)"]
    OR -.-> Manifold["Manifold<br>(more than<br>one attributes)"]
    
    Const --> S1["Individual<br>series"]
    Const --> S2["Discrete<br>series"]
    Const --> S3["Continuous<br>series"]

Important Classification:-

1. Time-Series / Chronological / Temporal classification:-

🎯 CAME IN THE EXAM — 2022 · Q33 (off the FAA syllabus, but from a time-series idea)

"Demand: Sep 100, Oct 200, Nov 300, Dec 400. What is the 3-month moving average for January?" a) 300 ✅ · b) 350 · c) 400 · d) 450 ⭐ Answer: A. A 3-month moving average for January = mean of the previous three months = (200 + 300 + 400) ÷ 3 = 300. ⚠️ Moving averages are NOT in the 10-topic FAA statistics syllabus — this came from the 2022 Panchayat paper. Low priority, one line to learn.

Based on time of occurence. e.g population of India from 2010 - 2015

YearPopulation
2010106 cr.
2011110 cr.
2012114 cr.
2013120 cr.
2014126 cr.
2015130 cr.

2. Geographical / spatial classification:-

Classification on the basis of Area/Region/Location. e.g:- sales report of company

StateSales (Lakhs)
Delhi30
J&K20
Punjab40
Kolkata15
Hyderabad30

3. Magnitude / Numerical / Quantitative classification:-

Based on quantity

Height (ft)No. of Persons
5.1025
5.1115
610
6.15

4. Condition / Seasonal classification:-

When classification is done on the basis of seasonal variations/situations. e.g sales of ice cream / cold drinks in summers and winters.

Simple classification :- Classification on the basis of only one attribute. e.g:- On the basis of Gender

graph TD
    A[Gender] --> B[Male]
    A --> C[Female]

Manifold classification :- Classification based on more than one attributes.

graph TD
    Pop[Population] --> Lit[Literate]
    Pop --> Illit[Illiterate]
    
    Lit --> Emp1[Employed]
    Lit --> Unemp1[Unemployed]
    
    Illit --> Emp2[Employed]
    Illit --> Unemp2[Unemployed]
    
    Emp1 --> M1[Married]
    Emp1 --> UM1[Unmarried]
    
    Unemp1 --> M2[M]
    Unemp1 --> UM2[UM]
    
    Emp2 --> M3[M]
    Emp2 --> UM3[UM]
    
    Unemp2 --> M4[M]
    Unemp2 --> UM4[UM]

Arrangement of Data

Data can be arranged in two ways:

  1. Serial (or) Alphabetic order
  2. Ascending (or) Descending order.

e.g. \rightarrow Primary, secondary, Data, Questionnaire (ungrouped data) / Raw data \downarrow Data, Primary, Questionnaire, Secondary.

e.g:- 13, 19, 12, 10, 25, 32, 29, 37 (ungrouped / Raw data) \downarrow Arrayed Data \rightarrow 10, 12, 13, 19, 25, 29, 32, 37 \rightarrow Ascending / Increasing order \hookrightarrow 37, 32, 29, 25, 19, 13, 12, 10 \rightarrow Descending / Decreasing order

Individual series:-

Each item is given separate value. e.g

Name of studentWeight in (kgs)
X55
Y70
Z60
K55

2. Discrete Series | Discrete Frequency Distribution :-

Each individual value is presented with frequency.

e.g:-

Salary of EmployeesNo. of Employees(Frequency)
Tally mark
20,0005$\cancel{
40,0007$\cancel{
50,0004$
70,0002$
MarksNo. of studentsTally mark
13$
35$\cancel{
59$\cancel{
710$\cancel{
912$\cancel{

3. Continuous series | continuous frequency distribution :-

Shows range of values of different items.

e.g:-

Marks (class interval)No. of students
0-55
5-1010
10-1512
15-207
  • 0-5 \rightarrow class interval = 50=55 - 0 = \text{\textcircled{5}} (Range)
    • 00 \rightarrow lower limit
    • 55 \rightarrow upper limit
  • class mark = mid value = lower limit+upper limit2\frac{\text{lower limit} + \text{upper limit}}{2} =0+52=2.5 = \frac{0+5}{2} = \text{\textcircled{2.5}}

Tabulation of Data

🎯 THIS CAME IN THE EXAM — 2024 · Q74

"Which statement regarding tabulation is FALSE?" a) Tabulation allows presentation of complicated data · b) Tabulation is a prerequisite for diagrammatic representation · c) Statistical analysis necessarily involves tabulation · d) Tabulation facilitates comparison between rows and NOT columns ✅ ⭐ Answer: D — that is the FALSE one. A table compares across BOTH rows AND columns. The definition immediately below ("rows and columns") is exactly what kills it. ⚠️ Underline the word FALSE before you answer.

Systematic and Logical representation of numeric data in rows (\rightarrow horizontal) and columns (\downarrow vertical).

Objectives:- (1) To simplify the complex data. (2) To bringout important features. (3) To facilitate comparison. (4) To facilitate statistical analysis. (5) To save space and time.

Limitations:- (1) Lack of description (2) Incapable of presenting individual items. (3) Needs ample knowledge & understanding.

General Format:-

Table No: <Title> <Head note> (if any)

Stub
(Row heads)
Caption (column Headings)Total
(Rows)
Sub-Heads1Sub-Heads2Subheads1Sub-Heads2
<--BODY
-->
Total (cols)
  • S. Note: -
  • Foot note / Note

Main parts of table

(1) Table NO:-

  • First item mentioned on top of table
  • Identification and References.

(2) Title:- \rightarrow

  • Second item, just above the table / by right side of T.NO.

(3) Head-note / Prefatory:-

  • 3rd item, just above the table.
  • Information about unit of data. e.g.: currency ₹ (or) $ Quintals or tonnes
  • Generally given in brackets.

(4) Caption / Col-Headings / characteristic:-

  • Top of each column.
  • Explains data in column.

(5) Stub / Row Heading:-

  • Title of horizontal rows.

(6) Body:-

  • Numeric data.
  • In cols and rows.

(7) Foot Note:-

  • To explain non-explanatory things.
  • Exceptions if any.
  • Circumstances affecting data.

(8) Source Note:-

  • Statement indicating source of data.

Table NO. 2.1:- Records of Graduation students faculty wise H.Note: (Includes all registered students)

FacultyIst Year col. H2nd Year col. HTotal
(Row)
Boys S.HGirls S.HBoys S.HGirls S.H
B.Sc70305035185
B.com50203030130
B.A100606020240
Total (col)22011014085==555==

Source note: Admission dept. ABC college. Footnote: Late registrations are not included.

Characteristics of Good table:-

  • Title compatible with objective.
  • Comparable.
  • Ideal size.
  • Col-total, Row total, total included.
  • Stubs.
  • Headings.
  • Simple, Economical & Attractive.
  • No Abbreviations.
  • No Over crowding.

Types of Tables

graph TD
    Root[Types of Tables]
    
    Root --> Obj[objectivity / purpose]
    Root --> Nat[Nature / originality]
    Root --> Char[characteristic / constructio]
    
    Obj --> O1["==General Purpose=="]
    Obj --> O2["==Special Purpose=="]
    
    Nat --> N1["==Primary / original=="]
    Nat --> N2["==Secondary / Derived=="]
    
    Char --> C1["==Simple (1-way)=="]
    Char --> C2["==Complex=="]
    
    C2 --> C2_1["==Double / Two-way=="]
    C2 --> C2_2["==Treble / 3-way=="]
    C2 --> C2_3["==Manifold=="]

Classification of Tables

  • On the basis of "Purpose"General Purpose / Master Tables

    • General use.
    • Not meant for special purpose. e.g.: \rightarrow Census

    Special purpose table / Summary Table.

    • Derived from general table.
    • Serves special purpose.
    • Useful for calculation of analytical statistics like ratio, percentage etc. e.g.: \rightarrow Calculating Ratio of Male:Female
  • On the basis of "Originality" (1) Original Table / Primary Table

    • Data is presented in the form in which it is collected.

    (2) Derived Table / Secondary Table

    • Converted into any form as per requirement. e.g.: Limited columns as required.
  • As per construction / characteristics (1) Simple Table

    • "One-way" table.
    • Data presented based on the "one" characteristic only.

Table 1.1 Faculty-wise Number of students

Faculties: (Attribute)No. of Students
Science30
Commerce40
Arts60
Total130

Source note. One-way Table Foot note.

(2) Complex tables

  • More than one attribute presented simultaneously.

    (i) Double / Two-way Table

    • Data is tabulated on the basis of two inter-related characteristics.

Table 1.2 Faculty - wise number of Male and Female students

FACULTYNo. of Students (gender)Total
BOYSGIRLS
Arts352055
Commerce402565
Science303565
Total10580185

S. note. F. note.


  • Three-way / Trebles
    • Data is tabulated on the basis of 3-inter-related characteristics.

Table 1.3 Faculty wise, (Gender & semester) list of students

FACULTYNo. of studentsTotal
GirlsBoys
Sem ISem IITotal(1)Sem ISem IITotal(2)
Science152035205070105
Arts3530654585130195
Commerce2535603590125185
Total7585160100225325485

S. note. 3-way Table F. note.

  • Manifold (Higher order Table)
    • Data is tabulated on the basis of large no. of interrelated characteristics.

Table 1.4 Faculty wise (UG / PG) Gender based students in each sem.

FACULTYNumber of studentsTotal
UGPG
BoysGirlsBoysGirls
Sem IIITotalIIITotalIIITotalIIITotal
Total

S. note F. note


Graphical Representation of Data

Presentation of statistical data on graph paper in the form of lines or curves.

Merits:- (i) Simplifies complex data. (ii) Helps in forecasting. (iii) Variations in the values of variables.

Demerits:- (i) Precise values are not shown. (ii) May give wrong predictions. (iii) Difficult to interpret.

GraphVsDiagram
1. Graph paper is required.1. Can be drawn on plain paper.
2. Represents mathematical relationship.2. Does not represent any relationship.
3. Median, mode etc can be determined.3. Impossible through diagram.

Procedure to construct a Graph:-

               y-axis (ordinate)
                      ^
                      |
         O₂           |           O₁
                      |
<---------------------+---------------------> x-axis
                      |                   (abscissa)
         O₃           |           O₄
                      |
                      v

(i) Scale:- Appropriate scale. (ii) Heading:- Suitable and precise heading. (iii) Proper Indications:- More than one curve, properly differentiated. (iv) False Base line:- y-axis. (v) Index:- lines & colors. (vi) Data Table:- full knowledge of data. (vii) Drawing line or curve:- Joining the points. (viii) Paper size:- Appropriate size of graph paper. (ix) From L to R & B to Top:- Left to right & Bottom to top.

Frequency Diagram:-

Frequency distribution is represented using graphs.

Histogram \rightarrow Two dimensional diagram, set of rectangles with base as the intervals between class boundaries. ** Histogram is not drawn for discrete data.

Equal classes:-

MarksNo. of Students
0 - 520
5 - 1030
10 - 1510
15 - 2040
20 - 2550
xychart-beta
title "Histogram (Student marks)"
x-axis ["0-5", "5-10", "10-15", "15-20", "20-25"]
y-axis "Students" 0 --> 50
bar [20, 30, 10, 40, 50]

Unequal classes:-

MarksNo of students
0 - 520
5 - 1530
15 - 2010
20 - 3040
30 - 3510
xychart-beta
title "Histogram (Student marks - Unequal classes)"
x-axis ["0-5", "5-15", "15-20", "20-30", "30-35"]
y-axis "Students" 0 --> 40
bar [20, 30, 10, 40, 10]

Bar Diagram :-

  • Bars with arbitrary width are drawn to represent the data.
  • Drawn for both discrete and continuous data.
  • Some space has to be left between consecutive bars.

e.g.: Production of Rice in J&K from 1997 - 2004

YearProduction (tonnes)
199710
199820
199930
200015
200120
200225
200330
200435
xychart-beta
title "Bar diagram: Production of Rice"
x-axis ["1997", "1998", "1999", "2000", "2001", "2002", "2003", "2004"]
y-axis "Production (tonnes)" 0 --> 40
bar [10, 20, 30, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35]

Frequency Polygons:-

Frequency polygon / Frequency polygon curve is constructed by joining the mid points of the frequencies presented using rectangles (histograms). ** constructed for both discrete as well as continuous series.

e.g.: Construct frequency polygon for continuous series:-

Age (Yrs)No. of students
5-105
10-1510
15-2015
20-2520
25-305
xychart-beta
title "Frequency Polygon for Age VS No. of students"
x-axis ["5-10", "10-15", "15-20", "20-25", "25-30"]
y-axis "No. of students" 0 --> 25
bar [5, 10, 15, 20, 5]
line [5, 10, 15, 20, 5]

e.g.:- construct Frequency polygon for discrete series

Age.No. of students
410
515
620
710
85
94
xychart-beta
title "Frequency polygon Age vs No. of students (discrete series)"
x-axis ["1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", "10"]
y-axis "No. of students" 0 --> 25
line [0, 0, 0, 10, 15, 20, 10, 5, 4, 0]

Frequency curve :-

Obtained by drawing smooth freehand curve passing through the closely associated points. ** Can be drawn for both discrete as well as continuous series.


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➕ How a Frequency Polygon BECOMES a Frequency Curve

This was NOT in the original notes. It fills a gap in Topic (iv) — Tabulation & compilation. ⬇️ Everything below is NEW, until the green END banner. ⬇️

Histogram → Frequency Polygon → Frequency Curve is one continuous progression:

  1. Histogram — bars over each class
  2. Frequency polygon — join the mid-points of the tops of those bars
  3. Frequency curve — now make the class intervals SMALLER, so the number of classes INCREASES. Each corner of the polygon gets shallower, and the line becomes increasingly SMOOTH. In the limit (infinitely many, infinitely narrow classes) the polygon becomes the frequency curve.

[!pyq] 🎯 2022 · Q38"What happens to the shape of a frequency polygon as the number of classes increases?" → ⭐ It becomes increasingly smooth

Also worth knowing: the area under a frequency polygon equals the area of its histogram · a polygon can compare two or more distributions on one graph (a histogram cannot).

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Types of curves on the basis of shape:-

  1. Normal curve: \rightarrow symmetric curve / Bell curve / Gaussian distribution
  2. U-shaped curve
  3. Positive skewed curve
  4. Negative skewed
  5. Bi-modal curve
  6. J-shaped curve
  7. Reverse J-shaped curve
  8. Mixed:- Multi-modal curve

Cummulative frequency curve / ogive curve :-

Salary (in Ks)No. of Employees (f)
10-207
20-3010
30-4015
40-5018
50-6020
60-7025

Less than (LTB) cumulative frequency \rightarrow Less than ogive curve:

Salaryless than cumulative
Less Than 207
3017
4032
5050
6070
7095

Greater than (GTB) cumulative frequency \rightarrow Greater than ogive curve:

SalaryMore than C.F.
1095
2088
3078
4063
5045
More than 6025

** intersection of Less than ogive & greater than ogive = Median

True class intervals

There is no gap between the successive classes. Upper limit of each class is equal to lower limit of the succeeding class. e.g:-

Age(No. of persons)
Frequency
10 - 207
20 - (30)8
(30) - 409
40 - 5010

\rightarrow Class Boundaries

Non-True classes:-

Upper limit of each class is not equal to lower limit of successive class. e.g

Weight (kgs)No. of person
30 - (39)5
(40) - 4910
50 - 5920
60 - 6925

\rightarrow class limits

Open-end classes and closed-end classes.

When a class limit is missing either at lower end (first class) or at upper end (last class) or limits are not specified at both ends — open end classes. When limits are specified at both ends — closed end classes.


examples of open-end classes:-

MarksNo. of students
Below 2010
20 - 3012
30 - 4013
40 - 5015
MarksNo. of students
0 - 205
20 - 4010
40 - 6015
Above 6020
MarksNo. of students
Below 207
20 - 308
30 - 409
40 - 6020
Above 6012

closed-end example:-

MarksNo. of students
0 - 105
10 - 207
20 - 309
30 - 4012
40 - 5015

Some important points about compilation & Tabulation of Data:-

  1. Repository: Tables to show data in orderly manner.
  2. Marginal Frequency: Row totalGrand total=column totalGrand total\frac{\text{Row total}}{\text{Grand total}} = \frac{\text{column total}}{\text{Grand total}}
  3. Relative Frequency = Individual frequencyTotal no. of observations\frac{\text{Individual frequency}}{\text{Total no. of observations}}
  4. Univariate Frequency Distribution: One variable
  5. Bivariate Frequency Distribution: Two variables

END OF TOPIC (iv) — Topic (v) begins below.


🔷 TOPIC (v) — MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY

Syllabus topic (v) of 10 · runs until Topic (vi)

Covers: Construction of frequency distributions · inclusive vs exclusive method · Mean (individual, discrete, continuous; combined mean, missing values, correction, weighted mean) · Median · Mode · ➕ added: empirical relation, comparison of the three averages, GM & HM, partition values 🎯 Asked in the papers: 2024 · Q75arrange mean / median / mode / n in decreasing order


Measures of Central Tendency

Construction of frequency distribution:-

Unarranged data can be distributed into classes and corresponding frequencies be assigned. Steps to follow:-

  1. Sorting of Data.
  2. Calculate the Range.
  3. Decide number of classes.
  4. Calculate class width.
  5. Tally & count the observations.

e.g:- 0, 1, 4, 3, 12, 13, 19, 15, 20, 23, 27, 29, 37, 31, 41, 46, 50, 48 \rightarrow 18 observations.

Step 1:- Sorting the data 0,1,3,4,12,13,15,19,20,23,27,29,31,37,41,46,48,50\underline{0}, 1, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 23, 27, 29, 31, 37, 41, 46, 48, \underline{50}

Step 2:- calculate the range { 0 - 50 } = 50

Step 3:- Decide the number of classes. Let it be '5'

Step 4:- calculate class width. width=upper RangeLowest RangeNo. of classes\text{width} = \frac{\text{upper Range} - \text{Lowest Range}}{\text{No. of classes}}


width=5005=505===10==\text{width} = \frac{50 - 0}{5} = \frac{50}{5} = \text{==10==}

classfrequency
0 - 104
10 - 204
20 - 304
30 - 402
40 - 504
18\underline{18}

Steps:- count observations & tally. No. of observations = frequency.

Inclusive and Exclusive Method of distribution / series.

Wt. (Kg)No. of student
20 - 295
30 - 3910
40 - 4915
50 - 5912

\rightarrow Inclusive Method / series (Both limits are included)

\downarrow conversion to Exclusive Method distribution

adjustment (h)=Lower limit (i2)Upper limit (i1)2\text{adjustment } (h) = \frac{\text{Lower limit } (i_2) - \text{Upper limit } (i_1)}{2} h=LL(i2)UL(i1)2h = \frac{LL(i_2) - UL(i_1)}{2} h=30292===0.5==h = \frac{30 - 29}{2} = \text{==0.5==}

Wt (Kg.)No. of students
[(20 - 0.5) - (29 + 0.5)]
19.5 - 29.5
5
29.5 - 39.510
39.5 - 49.515
49.5 - 59.512

Mean: Average or the most common value in the collection of numbers.

  • Simple Arithmetic Mean
  • Weighted Mean.

Simple Arithmetic Mean:- Average of the collection of numbers. Formulas for calculating Simple Arithmetic Mean:

TYPE OF SERIESDirect MethodAssumed / Indirect Method
1. Individual Seriesx/N\sum x / Na+dxNa + \frac{\sum dx}{N}
2. Discrete SeriesfxN\frac{\sum fx}{N}a+fdxNa + \frac{\sum fdx}{N}
3. Continuous SeriesfxN\frac{\sum fx}{N}a+fdxNa + \frac{\sum fdx}{N}

Individual Series

Q,, Find the A. Mean of the given series: 10,12,15,20,30,4010, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40

Sol:- MeanIndividual Series=xN=10+12+15+20+30+406\text{Mean}_{\text{Individual Series}} = \frac{\sum x}{N} = \frac{10 + 12 + 15 + 20 + 30 + 40}{6} xˉ=1276===21.16==\bar{x} = \frac{127}{6} = \text{==21.16==}

S.NoMarks (x)
15
210
315
420
525
N=5N = 5x=75\sum x = 75

xˉ=xN=755===15==\bar{x} = \frac{\sum x}{N} = \frac{75}{5} = \text{==15==}


Discrete series :-

xffx
3515
428
515
6318
7642
f=17\sum f = 17fx=88\sum fx = 88

Note: N = f=17\sum f = 17

Now xˉ=fxN=8817=5.17\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{N} = \frac{88}{17} = 5.17

Continuous series :-

classesfx=U+L2x = \frac{U+L}{2}fx
0 - 102510
10 - 2031545
20 - 30425100
30 - 4023570
40 - 50545225
50 - 60655330
f=22\sum f = 22fx=780\sum fx = 780

Now xˉ=fxf=78022===35.45==\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f} = \frac{780}{22} = \text{==35.45==}

Combined Mean:-

xˉ1,2,3...=xˉ1f1+xˉ2f2+xˉ3f3+f1+f2+f3+\bar{x}_{1,2,3...} = \frac{\bar{x}_1 f_1 + \bar{x}_2 f_2 + \bar{x}_3 f_3 + \dots}{f_1 + f_2 + f_3 + \dots}


xˉ\bar{x} (Average Income)(f) No. of persons
50xˉ150 \rightarrow \bar{x}_130f130 \rightarrow f_1
60xˉ260 \rightarrow \bar{x}_240f240 \rightarrow f_2
70xˉ370 \rightarrow \bar{x}_320f320 \rightarrow f_3
100xˉ4100 \rightarrow \bar{x}_415f415 \rightarrow f_4

xˉ1,2,3,4=xˉ1f1+xˉ2f2+xˉ3f3+xˉ4f4f1+f2+f3+f4\bar{x}_{1,2,3,4} = \frac{\bar{x}_1 f_1 + \bar{x}_2 f_2 + \bar{x}_3 f_3 + \bar{x}_4 f_4}{f_1 + f_2 + f_3 + f_4} =50×30+60×40+70×20+100×1530+40+20+15= \frac{50 \times 30 + 60 \times 40 + 70 \times 20 + 100 \times 15}{30 + 40 + 20 + 15} xˉ1,2,3,4=1500+2400+1400+1500105\Rightarrow \bar{x}_{1,2,3,4} = \frac{1500 + 2400 + 1400 + 1500}{105} =6800105===64.76=== \frac{6800}{105} = \text{==64.76==}

Find the missing values:-

Q,, The mean temperature for four days noted is 120°c. If the temperature for day 1, day 2 & day 4 is 30, 35 and 40 respectively. Find the temperature of day 3?

Sol:- xˉ=120c\bar{x} = 120^\circ\text{c} day 1+day 2+day 3+day 44=120\Rightarrow \frac{\text{day } 1 + \text{day } 2 + \text{day } 3 + \text{day } 4}{4} = 120 30+35+day 3+404=120\Rightarrow \frac{30 + 35 + \text{day } 3 + 40}{4} = 120 105+day 34=120\Rightarrow \frac{105 + \text{day } 3}{4} = 120 105+day 3=480\Rightarrow 105 + \text{day } 3 = 480 day 3=480105===375==\Rightarrow \text{day } 3 = 480 - 105 = \text{==375}^\circ\text{==}


Q,, Find the missing value if the mean value = 10.

xffx
2510
31030
41560
x1x_12020x120x_1
625150
f=75\sum f = 75fx=250+20x1\sum fx = 250 + 20x_1

xˉ=fxf=250+20x175\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f} = \frac{250 + 20x_1}{75} 10=250+20x175\Rightarrow 10 = \frac{250 + 20x_1}{75} 750=250+20x1\Rightarrow 750 = 250 + 20x_1 500=20x1\Rightarrow 500 = 20x_1 50020=x1\Rightarrow \frac{500}{20} = x_1 x1===25==x_1 = \text{==25==}

Correction in the mean value:-

Q,, In a class, average marks of 30 students is 40. If the correct marks for one student is 46 which was misread as 42. calculate the new correct mean.


Sol:- xˉ=xN\bar{x} = \frac{\sum x}{N} 40=x30x=40×30=120040 = \frac{\sum x}{30} \Rightarrow \sum x = 40 \times 30 = 1200

x=\sum x = Sum of all the marks.

  • Add correct marks
  • Subtract wrong marks. =x+4642= \sum x + 46 - 42 =1200+4642===1204=== 1200 + 46 - 42 = \text{==1204==}

New x=1204\sum x = 1204. \therefore New correct mean xˉ=xN=120430===40.13==\bar{x} = \frac{\sum x}{N} = \frac{1204}{30} = \text{==40.13==}

Weighted Arithmetic Mean:-

When the items of a series are not of equal importance / weightage. xˉw=wxw\bar{x}_w = \frac{\sum wx}{\sum w} where xˉw=\bar{x}_w = weighted Mean. wx=\sum wx = sum of product of weights and items. w=\sum w = sum of weights.

Q,, student scores 20 marks in statistics, 35 in english, 40 in maths and 45 in Geography. calculate weighted mean, if the marks are weighted as 2, 1, 3, 4 respectively.

Sol:-

marks (x)weights (w)wx
20240
35135
403120
454180
w=10\sum w = 10wx=375\sum wx = 375

xˉw=wxw=37510===37.5==\bar{x}_w = \frac{\sum wx}{\sum w} = \frac{375}{10} = \text{==37.5==}


Median: Median is the middle value which separates the higher half and lower half of data sample/population.

Individual Series :-

  • Sort the data in ascending or descending order
  • Calculate Median by formula:- M=value of (n+12)th itemM = \text{value of } \left( \frac{n+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ item}

e.g 1:- 2,7,9,3,6,8,122, 7, 9, 3, 6, 8, 12 Sol:- Sort: 2,3,6,7,8,9,122, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 \rightarrow Trick: (odd) Middle value = Median. here n=7=no. of observations / itemsn = 7 = \text{no. of observations / items} M=value of (n+12)th item\therefore M = \text{value of } \left( \frac{n+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ item} =value of (7+12)th item= \text{value of } \left( \frac{7+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ item} =value of (4)th item= \text{value of (4)}^{\text{th}} \text{ item} ==M=7==\Rightarrow \text{==} M = 7 \text{==}

e.g 2:- 10,15,20,30,35,40,50,6010, 15, 20, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60 Sol:- Already sorted \rightarrow Trick: Sum of two middle value2=M\frac{\text{Sum of two middle value}}{2} = M M=value of (n+12)th itemM = \text{value of } \left( \frac{n+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ item} =value of (8+12)th item= \text{value of } \left( \frac{8+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ item} =value of (4.5)th item= \text{value of } (4.5)^{\text{th}} \text{ item} =value of 4th+0.5(difference between 4th & 5th item)= \text{value of } 4^{\text{th}} + 0.5(\text{difference between } 4^{\text{th}} \text{ \& } 5^{\text{th}} \text{ item}) =30+0.5(5)= 30 + 0.5(5) M=30+2.5===32.5==M = 30 + 2.5 = \text{==32.5==}


e.g 3:- \rightarrow sort values of X.

S.Nox
15
210
315
4(20)
525
630
735
n===7==n = \text{==7==}

M=value of (n+12)th termM = \text{value of } \left( \frac{n+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ term} =v. of (7+12)th term= \text{v. of } \left( \frac{7+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ term} =v. of 4th term= \text{v. of } 4^{\text{th}} \text{ term} M===20==M = \text{==20==}

Discrete Series:-

(X) (frequencies) *1. Sort values in Ascending or decending order. *2. Cummulate frequencies *3. M=value of (n+12)th itemM = \text{value of } \left( \frac{n+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ item}

e.g:-

XFC.F
1055
20611
30718
(40)10(28)
501543
602063

n=63n = 63

M=(n+12)th valueM = \left( \frac{n+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ value} =(63+12)th value===32=== \left( \frac{63+1}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ value} = \text{==32==} \rightarrow check class and corresponding X-value M=50\therefore M = 50


Continuous series:-

(1) Sort groups in ascending or decending order. (2) change inclusive series into exclusive series. (3) cummulate frequencies (4) Calculate m=value of (n2)th itemm = \text{value of } \left( \frac{n}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ item}

M=L1+if(mcf)M = L_1 + \frac{i}{f} (m - c_f)

e.g:-

MarksFC.F
0 - 1055
10 - 2038
20 - 30210
30 - 40717
40 - 50623
80 - 100427

n=27n = 27 m=(n2)th value=(272)th value===13.5==Falls in 30-40 class.m = \left( \frac{n}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ value} = \left( \frac{27}{2} \right)^{\text{th}} \text{ value} = \text{==13.5==} \rightarrow \text{Falls in 30-40 class.}

Now M=L1+if(mcf)M = L_1 + \frac{i}{f} (m - c_f) =30+107(13.510)= 30 + \frac{10}{7} (13.5 - 10) =30+107(3.5)= 30 + \frac{10}{7} (3.5) =30+102= 30 + \frac{10}{2} =30+5===35=== 30 + 5 = \text{==35==}


Mode: (Z): Value in the data set that appears most frequently. (or) value that is repeated maximum number of times.

Individual series:-

observation that is repeated maximum times e.g:- 1, 2, 3, 4, 3\underline{3}, 6, 5, 9, 10, 6, 3\underline{3}, 1 Mode = 3 (repeated maximum times)

e.g 2:- 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 All Mode (no observation repeated).

e.g 3:- 4, 3\underline{3}, 4, 2, 3\underline{3}, 5, 6, 8. Mode = 3 & 4 (Bimodal).

  • If there are more than two modes in a data set, it is called Multi-modal data.

[!fix] ❗ MISSING FORMULA — the empirical relation These notes cover Mean, Median and Mode thoroughly but never state the relation that links them:

Mode = 3 Median − 2 Mean

Equivalently Mean − Mode = 3 (Mean − Median). For a symmetric distribution Mean = Median = Mode. This is the standard one-mark question of this topic and is needed for 2024·Q75-type items where all three must be ordered.

Discrete series:-

Observation that is corresponding to the maximum frequency.

Age(x)No. of persons(f)
102
124
158
20(10) \rightarrow highest / maximum frequency
253
305

Z===20==\therefore Z = \text{==20==}


Continuous Series:-

MarksNo. of Students (f)
10 - 205
20 - 308
30 - 4010
40 - 5012
50 - 606
60 - 703
70 - 802

Sol:-

  • check if for exclusiveness
  • select the maximum/highest frequency
  • its corresponding class becomes modal class. {40-50}

Now Z=l+f1f02f1f0f2×hZ = l + \left| \frac{f_1 - f_0}{2f_1 - f_0 - f_2} \right| \times h

llower limit of modal classl \rightarrow \text{lower limit of modal class} f1frequency of modal classf_1 \rightarrow \text{frequency of modal class} f0frequency pre-modal classf_0 \rightarrow \text{frequency pre-modal class} f2frequency post-modal classf_2 \rightarrow \text{frequency post-modal class} h=upper - lower limit of modal class.h = \text{upper - lower limit of modal class.}

Z=40+12102×12106×10Z = 40 + \left| \frac{12 - 10}{2 \times 12 - 10 - 6} \right| \times 10 =40+28×10=40+14×10= 40 + \left| \frac{2}{8} \right| \times 10 = 40 + \frac{1}{4} \times 10 =40+52===42.5=== 40 + \frac{5}{2} = \text{==42.5==}


X:4,6,8,10,12X: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 If in the above example mean is increased by 2, what will happen to the individual observation if all are equally affected.

Sol:- xˉ=xN=4+6+8+10+125=405=8\bar{x} = \frac{\sum x}{N} = \frac{4+6+8+10+12}{5} = \frac{40}{5} = 8

x=40\therefore \sum x = 40 xˉ=8\bar{x} = 8 If mean is increased by 2 then New mean = 8+2=108 + 2 = 10

10=x5x=50\therefore 10 = \frac{\sum x'}{5} \Rightarrow \sum x' = 50

Now xx=5040===10==\sum x' - \sum x = 50 - 40 = \text{==10==}

This 10 needs to be equally distributed. each observation will get 105=2\frac{10}{5} = 2 increment.



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➕ Relations Between the Averages, and Partition Values

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🔴 ⭐ THE EMPIRICAL RELATION (the single most-tested formula of this topic)

Mode=3Median2Mean\textbf{Mode} = 3\,\textbf{Median} - 2\,\textbf{Mean}

Rearranged forms you may need: Median=Mode+2Mean3Mean=3MedianMode2\text{Median} = \frac{\text{Mode} + 2\,\text{Mean}}{3} \qquad \text{Mean} = \frac{3\,\text{Median} - \text{Mode}}{2}

  • Also written Mean − Mode = 3 (Mean − Median)
  • ⭐ For a SYMMETRIC distribution: Mean = Median = Mode
  • Positively skewed: Mean > Median > Mode · Negatively skewed: Mean < Median < Mode

e.g. Mean = 25, Median = 24 → Mode = 3(24) − 2(25) = 72 − 50 = 22

⭐ Comparison of the three averages

🎯 THIS CAME IN THE EXAM — 2024 · Q75

"Eight students' sleeping hours: 4, 8, 7, 5, 3, 7, 7, 3. Arrange in DECREASING order: a. Mean · b. Median · c. Mode · d. Number of sample" a) a,b,c,d · b) a,d,b,c · c) d, c, b, a ✅ · d) c,b,d,a ⭐ Working: sorted → 3,3,4,5,7,7,7,8. n = 8 · Mode = 7 · Median = (5+7)/2 = 6 · Mean = 44/8 = 5.5 So 8 > 7 > 6 > 5.5 = d, c, b, a. ⚠️ Note the trick: "number of sample" (n) is one of the four items — it is not a measure of central tendency at all, and it is the largest.

MeanMedianMode
TypeMathematical averagePositional averagePositional average
Uses all observations?✅ Yes❌ No❌ No
⭐ Affected by extreme values?YESNONO
Can be found with open-end classes?❌ No✅ Yes✅ Yes
Can be located graphically?❌ NoOgiveHistogram
Can there be more than one?NoNoYes (bi-/multi-modal) — or none
Suitable for qualitative data?NoYesYes
Sum of deviations from it = 0?Yes (Σ(x−x̄)=0)NoNo

Σ(x − x̄)² is MINIMUM when taken about the MEAN.

Types of averages

Mathematical: Arithmetic Mean (AM) · Geometric Mean (GM) · Harmonic Mean (HM) Positional: Median · Mode

GM=x1×x2××xnnHM=n1xGM = \sqrt[n]{x_1 \times x_2 \times \dots \times x_n} \qquad\qquad HM = \frac{n}{\sum \frac{1}{x}}

AM ≥ GM ≥ HM (always; equal only when all values are identical) · ⭐ GM² = AM × HM Use GM for rates of growth / ratios / index numbers · Use HM for speeds and rates per unit.

➕ Partition Values — Quartiles, Deciles, Percentiles

Values that divide an ordered data set into equal parts.

MeasureDivides intoCountMiddle value
Quartiles4 partsQ₁, Q₂, Q₃Q₂ = Median
Deciles10 partsD₁ … D₉D₅ = Median
Percentiles100 partsP₁ … P₉₉P₅₀ = Median

⭐ Also: Q₁ = P₂₅ · Q₃ = P₇₅ · D₁ = P₁₀

Individual & discrete series (N = number of items): Qi=size of (i(N+1)4)th itemDi=(i(N+1)10)thPi=(i(N+1)100)thQ_i = \text{size of } \left(\frac{i(N+1)}{4}\right)^{th} \text{ item} \quad D_i = \left(\frac{i(N+1)}{10}\right)^{th} \quad P_i = \left(\frac{i(N+1)}{100}\right)^{th}

Continuous series (interpolation, cf = cumulative frequency of the preceding class): Qi=l+iN4cff×hQ_i = l + \frac{\frac{iN}{4} - cf}{f} \times h

Related: Quartile Deviation (Semi-Interquartile Range) =Q3Q12= \dfrac{Q_3 - Q_1}{2} · Interquartile Range =Q3Q1= Q_3 - Q_1

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🔷 TOPIC (vi) — THEORY OF PROBABILITY

Syllabus topic (vi) of 10 · runs until Topic (vii)

Covers: basic terms · types of events · the three definitions of probability · addition theorem · multiplication theorem · conditional probability · odds · Bayes theorem 🎯 Asked in the papers: 2024 · Q76which probability statements are correct · 2022 · Q34P(Maths or Physics)

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Basic terms

TermMeaning
Random experimentAn act whose outcome cannot be predicted with certainty (tossing a coin, rolling a die)
TrialOne performance of the experiment
OutcomeA single possible result
Sample space (S)The set of ALL possible outcomes. Die: S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S = \{1,2,3,4,5,6\}, so n(S)=6n(S)=6
Event (A)Any subset of the sample space
Favourable outcomesOutcomes that make the event happen

Types of events

🎯 THIS CAME IN THE EXAM — 2024 · Q76

"Which statements about probability are correct?"Answer: A (P and S) ⭐ This question is decided entirely by the definitions in the table below. The two traps it used:

  • "Mutually exclusive events always sum to 1" → ❌ FALSE — only if they are ALSO EXHAUSTIVE
  • "Probability can never be zero" → ❌ FALSE — an impossible event is exactly 0 ⚠️ Mutually exclusive · exhaustive · independent are three different things. The paper mixes them on purpose.
TypeMeaningExample
Simple / ElementaryA single outcomeGetting a 4 on a die
CompoundMore than one outcomeGetting an even number
Sure / CertainAlways happens → ⭐ P = 1A number less than 7 on a die
ImpossibleCan never happen → ⭐ P = 0Getting 8 on a die
Mutually exclusiveCannot happen togetherP(AB)=0P(A \cap B) = 0Head and Tail on one toss
ExhaustiveTogether cover the whole sample space → total probability = 1{even, odd} on a die
IndependentOne does not affect the otherTwo separate coin tosses
DependentOne does affect the otherDrawing 2 cards without replacement
Complementary (Aˉ\bar{A})"A does not happen" → ⭐ P(A)+P(Aˉ)=1P(A) + P(\bar{A}) = 1Not getting a six
Equally likelyAll outcomes have the same chanceA fair die

Definitions of probability

(1) Classical / Mathematical (a priori): P(A)=Number of favourable outcomesTotal number of possible outcomes=mnP(A) = \frac{\text{Number of favourable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of possible outcomes}} = \frac{m}{n} Requires outcomes to be equally likely, mutually exclusive and exhaustive.

(2) Empirical / Statistical (a posteriori): based on actual repeated trials — P(A)=limnNumber of times A occurrednP(A) = \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{\text{Number of times A occurred}}{n}

(3) Axiomatic (Kolmogorov):0P(A)10 \le P(A) \le 1 · P(S)=1P(S) = 1 · for mutually exclusive events P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B)

THE RANGE — the most useful single fact

0P(A)1\mathbf{0 \le P(A) \le 1} Impossible event = 0 · Certain event = 1 · Probability can NEVER be negative and NEVER exceed 1.In the exam, any option greater than 1 (or negative) is instantly wrong.

Addition theorem — "OR" / union

🎯 THIS CAME IN THE EXAM — 2022 · Q34

"80 students: 30 opted Maths, 20 opted Physics, 10 opted both. Find P(Maths or Physics)." a) 1/2 ✅ · b) 1½ · c) 2½ · d) 3½ ⭐ Working: P(M) = 30/80, P(P) = 20/80, P(M∩P) = 10/80 P(M ∪ P) = 30/80 + 20/80 − 10/80 = 40/80 = 1/2 ⚠️ ⭐ Look at options b, c and d — every one of them is GREATER THAN 1, so none can be a probability. The range rule alone eliminates three of the four options before you calculate anything.

General (works always): P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(AB)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)

If A and B are mutually exclusive, P(AB)=0P(A \cap B) = 0, so: P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B)

Three events: P(ABC)=P(A)+P(B)+P(C)P(AB)P(BC)P(AC)+P(ABC)P(A \cup B \cup C) = P(A)+P(B)+P(C) - P(A \cap B) - P(B \cap C) - P(A \cap C) + P(A \cap B \cap C)

Multiplication theorem — "AND" / intersection

If A and B are INDEPENDENT: P(AB)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \cap B) = P(A) \times P(B)

If DEPENDENT: P(AB)=P(A)×P(BA)P(A \cap B) = P(A) \times P(B \mid A)

Conditional probability

P(AB)=P(AB)P(B),P(B)0P(A \mid B) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)}, \qquad P(B) \ne 0 ⭐ If A and B are independent, P(AB)=P(A)P(A \mid B) = P(A) — knowing B tells you nothing about A.

Odds

  • Odds in favour of A = m:(nm)m : (n-m) = favourable : unfavourable
  • Odds against A = (nm):m(n-m) : m
  • If odds in favour are a:ba : b then P(A)=aa+bP(A) = \dfrac{a}{a+b}

Bayes theorem (know the shape, rarely computed)

P(AiB)=P(Ai)P(BAi)P(Aj)P(BAj)P(A_i \mid B) = \frac{P(A_i) \cdot P(B \mid A_i)}{\sum P(A_j) \cdot P(B \mid A_j)} Used to revise a prior probability after new evidence arrives.


Worked examples

Q1. (the 2022 · Q34 type) In a class, P(passing Maths) = 2/5, P(passing Physics) = 3/10, P(passing both) = 1/5. Find P(passing Maths or Physics).

Sol:- Use the general addition theorem — P(MP)=P(M)+P(P)P(MP)=25+31015P(M \cup P) = P(M) + P(P) - P(M \cap P) = \frac{2}{5} + \frac{3}{10} - \frac{1}{5} =410+310210=510=12= \frac{4}{10} + \frac{3}{10} - \frac{2}{10} = \frac{5}{10} = \mathbf{\frac{1}{2}}

Q2. A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting an even number or a number greater than 4.

Sol:- A={2,4,6}P(A)=36A = \{2,4,6\} \Rightarrow P(A) = \frac{3}{6} ; B={5,6}P(B)=26B = \{5,6\} \Rightarrow P(B) = \frac{2}{6} ; AB={6}P(AB)=16A \cap B = \{6\} \Rightarrow P(A \cap B) = \frac{1}{6} P(AB)=36+2616=46=23P(A \cup B) = \frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6} - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{4}{6} = \mathbf{\frac{2}{3}}

Q3. Two coins are tossed. Find P(at least one head).

Sol:- S={HH,HT,TH,TT}S = \{HH, HT, TH, TT\}, n(S)=4n(S) = 4. Easier by complement — P(at least one head)=1P(no head)=114=34P(\text{at least one head}) = 1 - P(\text{no head}) = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \mathbf{\frac{3}{4}}"At least one" is almost always fastest via the complement.

Q4. A bag has 5 red and 3 black balls. Two are drawn with replacement. P(both red)?

Sol:- With replacement → independentP=58×58=2564P = \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{5}{8} = \mathbf{\frac{25}{64}} Without replacement (dependent): 58×47=2056=514\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{20}{56} = \frac{5}{14}


🪤 EXAM TRAPS — these are what the statement-type questions test

StatementVerdict
"Probability can never be zero"FALSE — an impossible event is exactly 0
"Probability of a certain event is 1"✅ TRUE
"Mutually exclusive events always sum to 1"FALSE — ⭐ only if they are ALSO EXHAUSTIVE
"Mutually exclusive means independent"FALSE — opposites in effect: if A happens B cannot, so they are strongly dependent
"P(A) + P(not A) = 1"✅ TRUE
"Probability can exceed 1 if there are many outcomes"FALSE — never
"For independent events P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B)"✅ TRUE
"P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) always"FALSE — only when mutually exclusive; otherwise subtract P(AB)P(A \cap B)
🎯 IF YOU REMEMBER NOTHING ELSE FROM THIS TOPIC

0P10 \le P \le 1any option above 1 is eliminable free (this killed 3 of 4 options in 2022 · Q34)OR → add, then subtract the overlap · AND → multiplyMutually exclusive ≠ exhaustive ≠ independent — the three words the paper mixes up on purpose

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🔷 TOPIC (vii) — THEORY OF ATTRIBUTES

Syllabus topic (vii) of 10 · runs until Topic (viii)

Covers: Attributes & notation · number of classes · order of frequencies · algebraic expressions · contingency tables · consistency of data · independence & association — proportion method and (AB) = (A)(B)/N · Yule's coefficient of association 🎯 Asked in the papers: 2024 · Q77class of 100 students, match the boys/girls figures · 2022 · Q39ultimate class frequency for independent attributes


Theory of Attributes

Deals with the qualitative characteristics calculated using quantitative measurements. e.g:- honesty, habit of smoking etc.

Attributes:- "Qualitative characteristics of an individual."

Dicotomony / Dichotomous classification:- Attribute divides class into two at each level.

graph TD
    A[Population] --> B[Male]
    A --> C[Female]
    B --> D[Literate]
    B --> E[Illiterate]
    C --> F[Literate]
    C --> G[Illiterate]

Types of Attributes

graph TD
    A[Types of Attributes] --> B["Positive Attributes<br>(Presence)<br>Attribute"]
    A --> C["Negative Attributes<br>(Absence)<br>Attribute"]

Symbols / Notations / Mnemonics:- Presence of Attribute:- Capital Letters; A,B,C etc.A, B, C \text{ etc.} Absence of Attribute:- Greek Letters; α,β,γ etc.\alpha, \beta, \gamma \text{ etc.}


e.g:- APresence of honestyA \rightarrow \text{Presence of honesty} αAbsence of honesty\alpha \rightarrow \text{Absence of honesty} BLiterateB \rightarrow \text{Literate} βIlliterate (Absence of Literacy)\beta \rightarrow \text{Illiterate (Absence of Literacy)} CEmployedC \rightarrow \text{Employed} γUnemployed (Absence of employment)\gamma \rightarrow \text{Unemployed (Absence of employment)}

  • class:- Homogeneous & Mutually exclusive group.
  • class Frequency:- Number of items in each class.
    • denoted by brackets over class symbols. e.g: (A),(AB),(BC),(Ac)==+ve frequencies==\rightarrow (A), (AB), (BC), (Ac) \rightarrow \text{==+ve frequencies==} (α),(β),(γ),(αβ) etc ==-ve frequencies==\rightarrow (\alpha), (\beta), (\gamma), (\alpha\beta) \text{ etc } \rightarrow \text{==-ve frequencies==} (ABγ),(αBγ),(Aβ) etc ==Contrarary frequencies==\rightarrow (AB\gamma), (\alpha B\gamma), (A\beta) \text{ etc } \rightarrow \text{==Contrarary frequencies==}

Number of classes:-

1 - Attribute — 3 classes — A,α,NA, \alpha, N 2 - Attribute — 9 classes N,A,B,α,β,AB,Aβ,αB,αβ\rightarrow N, A, B, \alpha, \beta, AB, A\beta, \alpha B, \alpha\beta. 3 - Attributes — 27 classes. n - Attributes = 3No. of Attributes3^{\text{No. of Attributes}}

e.g No. of Attributes = 7. No. of classes=37===2,187 classes==\therefore \text{No. of classes} = 3^7 = \text{==2,187 classes==}

Order of frequencies:-

Order - 0 : NN Order - 1 : (A)(α):(B)(β):(C)(γ)(A) (\alpha) : (B) (\beta) : (C) (\gamma) Order - 2 : (AB)(Aβ),(αB),(αβ):(AC),(Aγ),(αC)(αγ)(AB) (A\beta), (\alpha B), (\alpha\beta) : (AC), (A\gamma), (\alpha C) (\alpha\gamma) Order - 3 : (ABC),(αBC)/(ABC),(ABγ)(ABC), (\alpha BC) / (ABC), (AB\gamma) \dots


N===(A),(α)==:==(B),(β)==:==(C),(γ)==N = \text{==}(A), (\alpha)\text{==} : \text{==}(B), (\beta)\text{==} : \text{==}(C), (\gamma)\text{==}

A=(AB)+(Aβ)A = (AB) + (A\beta) B=(AB)+(αB)B = (AB) + (\alpha B)


Some Algebraic Expressions:-

(A)=(AB)+(Aβ)(A) = (AB) + (A\beta) (B)=(AB)+(αB)(B) = (AB) + (\alpha B) (α)=(αB)+(αβ)(\alpha) = (\alpha B) + (\alpha\beta) (β)=(Aβ)+(αβ)(\beta) = (A\beta) + (\alpha\beta)

(ABC)+(ABγ)+(αB)(ABC) + (AB\gamma) + (\alpha B) =(AB)+(αB)=(B)= (AB) + (\alpha B) = (B)

Formula for any order frequency classes:-

No. of classes of nthn^{\text{th}} order frequency n!=n×n1×n2××1n! = n \times n-1 \times n-2 \times \dots \times 1 1!=11! = 1 0!=10! = 1 nCn=1^nC_n = 1 nCr=n!(nr)!r!^nC_r = \frac{n!}{(n-r)! r!}

nCr×2r classes^nC_r \times 2^r \text{ classes}

  • nn \rightarrow No. of attributes
  • rr \rightarrow order

Q,, Find the number of Order-2 classes if the number of attributes is 2. Sol:- Number of 2 order class = nCr×2r^nC_r \times 2^r =2C2×22= ^2C_2 \times 2^2 =1×22=4= 1 \times 2^2 = 4


Q,, Calculate the 1st-order classes if the number of attributes = 2. Sol:- No. of Order-1 classes = nCr×2r^nC_r \times 2^r =2C1×21= ^2C_1 \times 2^1 =2!(21)!(1!)×21= \frac{2!}{(2-1)!(1!)} \times 2^1 =2×1(1!)(1!)×2= \frac{2 \times 1}{(1!)(1!)} \times 2 =21×2===4=== \frac{2}{1} \times 2 = \text{==4==}

Q,, calculate No. of order-2 classes if the number of attributes = 3 Sol:- No. of order-2 classes = nCr×2r^nC_r \times 2^r =3C2×22= ^3C_2 \times 2^2 =3!(32)!(2!)×4= \frac{3!}{(3-2)! (2!)} \times 4 =3×2×1(1!)(2×1)×4= \frac{3 \times 2 \times 1}{(1!) (2 \times 1)} \times 4 =62×4===12=== \frac{6}{2} \times 4 = \text{==12==}

Contingency table:

🎯 THIS CAME IN THE EXAM — 2024 · Q77

100 students, one sport each: Football 28, Kho-Kho 27, Volleyball 33, Cricket 12. 23 boys play football, 13 boys play volleyball. Of a total 40 girls, 13 play Kho-Kho. Match the figures.Answer: D (a-3, b-1, c-2, d-5)Method — build the 2-way table and fill the gaps:

  • Total 100, girls 40 → ⭐ boys = 60
  • Kho-Kho 27, girls 13 → boys Kho-Kho = 14
  • Boys so far: football 23 + volleyball 13 + kho-kho 14 = 50 → ⭐ boys cricket = 60 − 50 = 10
  • Cricket 12 total → girls cricket = 2 ⚠️ Source note: the paper prints "23 boys play cricket", which cannot be true (cricket has only 12 players in total). It must read football — with that reading the 60/40/100 grid balances perfectly. Treat it as an OCR/typo error in the paper. Matrix for a frequency table.
AttributesAα\alphaTotal
B(AB)(α\alphaB)(B)
β\beta(Aβ\beta)(αβ\alpha\beta)(β\beta)
Total(A)(α\alpha)N \rightarrow Population

Note: Ultimate frequencies \rightarrow Highest order Frequencies 2n2^n

  • Contingency matrix shows the relation between two variables / attributes.
  • Used by Karl Pearson for first time — \rightarrow theory of contingency \rightarrow Relation to Association & Normal correlation

Contingency table / Cross-Tabulation / Cross-Tab.

graph TD
    A[Contingency table] --> B["==2-Attributes=="]
    A --> C[3-Attributes]
    
    B -.-> B1[* 9 square table]
    B -.-> B2[* 2x2 table]

Practice Questions on Contingency matrix

Q1. If (A) = 40, (AB) = 50, B = 80 & N = 160. Find out the remaining values. Sol:-

AttributesAα\alphaTotal
B(AB)
50
(α\alphaB)
30
(B)
80
β\beta(Aβ\beta)
-10
(αβ\alpha\beta)
90
(β\beta)
80
Total(A)
40
(α\alpha)
120
N
160

Q2:- If the values (AB) = 60, (Aβ\beta) = 40, (α\alphaB) = 30, (αβ\alpha\beta) = 20. Find out the rest of values. Sol:-

AttributesAα\alphaTotal
B(AB)
60
(α\alphaB)
30
(B)
90
β\beta(Aβ\beta)
40
(αβ\alpha\beta)
20
(β\beta)
60
Total(A) 100(α\alpha) 50N
150

H/W:- Q3:\rightarrow If (A)=130, (B)=100, (β\beta)=120 and (α\alpha)=110 find the other values.


Applications of theory of Attributes:-

Consistency of data:-

Rule:-

  1. No class frequency can be negative. Frequency of every class 0\ge 0 (OR)
  2. No class frequency can be greater than N. (Each class frequency N\le N)

Q,, Determine consistency in the given data: (AB) = 70, (α\alphaB) = 40, (αβ\alpha\beta) = 60, B = 100.

AttributesAα\alphaTotal
B(AB)
60
(α\alphaB)
40
(B)
100
β\beta(Aβ\beta)
70
(αβ\alpha\beta)
60
(β\beta)
130
Total(A)
130
(α\alpha)
100
N
230

Conclusion: No frequency is negative, nor any frequency is greater than N. \therefore Data is consistent

Q,, Find out if the data is consistent or not. values given are N = 300, (A) = 200, B = 180, (AB) = 170.


AttributesAα\alphaTotal
B(AB)
170
(α\alphaB)
10
(B)
180
β\beta(Aβ\beta)
30
(αβ\alpha\beta)
90
(β\beta)
120
Total(A)
200
(α\alpha)
100
N
300

\rightarrow Data is consistent

Q:- N = 400, (A) = 300, (B) = 280, (AB) = 170. Determine consistency. Sol:-

AttributesAα\alphaTotal
B(AB)
170
(α\alphaB)
110
(B)
280
β\beta(Aβ\beta)
130
(αβ\alpha\beta)
-10
(β\beta)
120
Total(A) 300(α\alpha) 100N 400

\rightarrow Data Inconsistent ==(αβ)=10==\because \text{==} (\alpha\beta) = -10 \text{==}

H/W Q,, (A) = 200, (B) = 100, (α\alphaB) = 80, N = 300. Determine consistency.


Trick :- To check consistency of data. \downarrow Check for the ultimate frequencies, If any ultimate frequency is "negative", the data is inconsistent otherwise not.

Q,, If (AB)=100, (α\alphaB)=40, (Aβ\beta)=30 & (αβ\alpha\beta)=60. Find if Data is consistent or not. Sol:- No ultimate frequency is negative. \therefore Data is consistent.

H/W:- Q:- Determine the consistency of Data. (Aβ\beta)=220, (α\alphaB)=130, (αβ\alpha\beta)=110, (A)=180. Find consistency of Data.

2. Independence And Association:-

  • Attributes are said to be Independent if there does not exist any relation between them. e.g:- Gender and success, Beauty and Intelligence.

\rightarrow Two attributes are said to be associated if they are related in one way or other. e.g:-

  • Positive Association: Present or Absent together. e.g.: unemployment & poverty.
  • Negative Association: one is present & another absent. e.g.: Education & Ignorance.

Methodology to check Association and Independence of Attributes:-

(1) Proportion Method :-

(i) (AB)(B)=(Aβ)(β)\frac{(AB)}{(B)} = \frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} \rightarrow Independent (ii) (AB)(B)>(Aβ)(β)\frac{(AB)}{(B)} > \frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} \rightarrow Positive Association (iii) \frac{(AB)}{(B)} &lt; \frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} \rightarrow Negative Association

Note: (α\alpha,β\beta), (A,β\beta), (α\alpha,B) are also Independent.

Q,, (AB) = 100, (B) = 10, (Aβ\beta) = 150 & (β\beta) = 15. Find out how A & B are Associated? Sol:- (AB)(B)=10010=10\frac{(AB)}{(B)} = \frac{100}{10} = 10 (Aβ)(β)=15015=10\frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} = \frac{150}{15} = 10 (AB)(B)=(Aβ)(β)\therefore \frac{(AB)}{(B)} = \frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} \rightarrow Independent.


Q,, (AB) = 200, (B)= 10, (Aβ\beta) = 250 and (β\beta) = 25 Sol:- (AB)(B)=20010=20\frac{(AB)}{(B)} = \frac{200}{10} = 20 (Aβ)(β)=25025=10\frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} = \frac{250}{25} = 10 (AB)(B)>(Aβ)(β)\therefore \frac{(AB)}{(B)} > \frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} \rightarrow Positively Associated.

H/W Q// (AB) = 210, (B) = 10, (Aβ\beta) = 310, (β\beta) = 10. Find association?

(2) Comparison Method :-

(i) (AB)=(A)×(B)N(AB) = \frac{(A) \times (B)}{N} \rightarrow Independent (ii) (AB)>(A)×(B)N(AB) > \frac{(A) \times (B)}{N} \rightarrow Positively Associated (iii) (AB) &lt; \frac{(A) \times (B)}{N} \rightarrow Negatively Associated

Q,, Type of Association in the given data N = 106, (A) = 70, (B) = 36, (AB) = 20. Sol:- (AB)=20(AB) = 20 (A)×(B)N=70×36106=23.77\frac{(A) \times (B)}{N} = \frac{70 \times 36}{106} = 23.77


\therefore (AB) &lt; \frac{(A) \times (B)}{N} \rightarrow Negatively associated.

3:- Yule's coefficient of Association method:-

QAB=(AB)(αβ)(Aβ)(αB)(AB)(αβ)+(Aβ)(αB)Q_{AB} = \frac{(AB)(\alpha\beta) - (A\beta)(\alpha B)}{(AB)(\alpha\beta) + (A\beta)(\alpha B)}

Representation of values of Q. (i) If Q lies between 0 to 1 \rightarrow Positively Associated (ii) Q lies between -1 to 0 \rightarrow Negatively Associated (iii) Q = 0 \rightarrow Independent (iv) Q = 1 \rightarrow completely (Perfectly) Associated (v) Q = -1 \rightarrow completely (Perfectly) Disassociated.

  Completely
Disassociated      Negatively Associated         Positively Associated         Completely
      |----------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------| Associated
     -1                   -0.5             0              0.5                     1
      ^                      ^             ^               ^                      ^
   strong                  weak       Independent         weak                  strong

(AB) or (αβ)                                                                 (Aβ) or (αB)
    = 0                                                                           = 0

Q:- If (AB) = 300, (B) = 15, (Aβ\beta) = 350 and β\beta = 25. Find the Association between A & B. Sol:- Since the values given are (AB), (B), (Aβ\beta) & (β\beta), we can use proportion method. (AB)(B)=30015=20\frac{(AB)}{(B)} = \frac{300}{15} = 20 (Aβ)(β)=35025=14\frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} = \frac{350}{25} = 14 (AB)(B)>(Aβ)(β)\therefore \frac{(AB)}{(B)} > \frac{(A\beta)}{(\beta)} \rightarrow Positive Association b/w A & B.

Q,, If N = 100, (A) = 50, (B) = 30 & (AB) = 40. Find Association between A & B. Sol:- Since the values given are (AB), (A), (B) and N \therefore Comparison method will be time saving. (AB)=40(AB) = 40 (A)×(B)N=50×30100=1500100=15\frac{(A) \times (B)}{N} = \frac{50 \times 30}{100} = \frac{1500}{100} = 15 Here (AB)>(A)×(B)N(AB) > \frac{(A) \times (B)}{N} \rightarrow Positive Association between A and B.


Question Asked in PAA (JKSSB) - Year 2020

🎯 AND IT CAME AGAIN — 2022 · Q39

"N = 200, attributes A = 100 and B = 140 are INDEPENDENT. Find the ultimate class frequency (AB)." a) 60 · b) 70 ✅ · c) 80 · d) 90 ⭐ Working: for independent attributes (AB) = (A) × (B) ÷ N = (100 × 140) ÷ 200 = 70This exact formula has now been asked in BOTH 2020 and 2022. Learn it cold — it is the single highest-frequency formula of this topic.

Q:: If N = 200, which of the options match the ultimate class frequencies, given that there are two independent attributes A = 100, B = 140? (A) 60 (B) 70 (C) 80 (D) 90 Sol:- Given values are N, (A), (B) It is also given in question that Attributes A & B are independent. \therefore As per the given values, comparison method is to be used. (AB)(AB)? (AB)=(A)×(B)N(AB) = \frac{(A) \times (B)}{N} \rightarrow Condition for independent Attributes in Comparison Method. (AB)=100×140200=1402===70== (b)(AB) = \frac{100 \times 140}{200} = \frac{140}{2} = \text{==70== (b)}


3:- Yule's coefficient of Association method:-

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QAB=(AB)(αβ)(Aβ)(αB)(AB)(αβ)+(Aβ)(αB)Q_{AB} = \frac{(AB)(\alpha\beta) - (A\beta)(\alpha B)}{(AB)(\alpha\beta) + (A\beta)(\alpha B)}

Representation of values of Q. (i) If Q lies between 0 to 1 \rightarrow Positively Associated (ii) Q lies between -1 to 0 \rightarrow Negatively Associated (iii) Q = 0 \rightarrow Independent (iv) Q = 1 \rightarrow completely (Perfectly) Associated (v) Q = -1 \rightarrow completely (Perfectly) Disassociated.

  Completely
Disassociated      Negatively Associated         Positively Associated         Completely
      |----------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------| Associated
     -1                   -0.5             0              0.5                     1
      ^                      ^             ^               ^                      ^
   strong                  weak       Independent         weak                  strong

(AB) or (αβ)                                                                 (Aβ) or (αB)
    = 0                                                                           = 0

Q:- (AB) = 60, (αβ\alpha\beta) = 20, Aβ\beta = 80, (α\alphaB) = 30. Find the Association. Sol:- Since the given values are (AB), (αβ\alpha\beta), (Aβ\beta) and (α\alphaB) \therefore Yule's coefficient method will be used. Q=(AB)(αβ)(Aβ)(αB)(AB)(αβ)+(Aβ)(αB)Q = \frac{(AB)(\alpha\beta) - (A\beta)(\alpha B)}{(AB)(\alpha\beta) + (A\beta)(\alpha B)} =60×2080×3060×20+80×30= \frac{60 \times 20 - 80 \times 30}{60 \times 20 + 80 \times 30} =120024001200+2400=12003600=1236= \frac{1200 - 2400}{1200 + 2400} = \frac{-1200}{3600} = \frac{-12}{36} Q===-0.33==weakly negatively associated.Q = \text{==-0.33==} \rightarrow \text{weakly negatively associated.}

Q2:- (AB) = 70, (αβ\alpha\beta) = 30, (Aβ\beta) = 0, (α\alphaB) = 60. Find Association. Sol:- Q=(AB)(αβ)(Aβ)(αB)(AB)(αβ)+(Aβ)(αB)Q = \frac{(AB)(\alpha\beta) - (A\beta)(\alpha B)}{(AB)(\alpha\beta) + (A\beta)(\alpha B)} =70×300×6070×30+0×60= \frac{70 \times 30 - 0 \times 60}{70 \times 30 + 0 \times 60} =21002100===1==Perfectly / completely Associated.= \frac{2100}{2100} = \text{==1==} \rightarrow \text{Perfectly / completely Associated.}


Q:- Find the Association between Literate Husband and Literate wife. Literate husband with Literate wife = 80 Literate husband with illiterate wife = 30 Illiterate husband with Literate wife = 100 Illiterate husband with illiterate wife = 60.

Sol:- A : Literate Husband B : Literate Wife α\alpha : Illiterate Husband β\beta : Illiterate wife

(AB) = 80, (Aβ\beta) = 30, (α\alphaB) = 100, (αβ\alpha\beta) = 60 Q=(AB)(αβ)(Aβ)(αB)(AB)(αβ)+(Aβ)(αB)Q = \frac{(AB)(\alpha\beta) - (A\beta)(\alpha B)}{(AB)(\alpha\beta) + (A\beta)(\alpha B)} =80×6030×10080×60+30×100=480030004800+3000= \frac{80 \times 60 - 30 \times 100}{80 \times 60 + 30 \times 100} = \frac{4800 - 3000}{4800 + 3000} =18007800=1878===0.23==weak positively Associated= \frac{1800}{7800} = \frac{18}{78} = \text{==0.23==} \rightarrow \text{weak positively Associated}

H/W Q!- (AB) = 90, (αβ\alpha\beta) = 40, α\alphaB = 60 and Aβ\beta = 35. Find association?


END OF TOPIC (vii) — Topic (viii) begins below.


🔷 TOPIC (viii) — THEORY OF INDEX NUMBERS

Syllabus topic (viii) of 10 · runs until Topic (ix)

Covers: Characteristics · problems in construction · types · simple (unweighted) index · quantity index · value index · weighted aggregative — Laspeyres, Paasche, ⭐ Fisher's Ideal · weighted average of price relatives · CPI · WPI · CPI vs WPI · ⭐ Tests of Adequacy (Unit, Time Reversal, Factor Reversal, Circular) 🎯 Asked in the papers: 2024 · Q78Fisher Ideal Value Indexthe hardest question on the 2024 paper


Index Numbers

Statistical measure that shows changes in variables with respect to time, geography or other characteristics.

  • First time calculated by Italian statistician "Giovanni Rinaldo carli" \downarrow Calculated ratio of prices for (grain, wine and oil). 1500 and 1750
  • Also known as "Economic Barometer"

Characteristics:-

(1) Expressed in percentage form. (2) Relative or comparative measurement of a group of commodities. (3) Represent the specialised averages. (4) e.g; consumer Price Index, cost of living index, Industrial production Index.

Problems in construction of Index Numbers:-

  • Purpose of Index number should be pre-defined, every index number has its specific use.
  • Selection of Base year:-
    • Base year should not be too near or too far.
    • Should be calamity free.

  • Selection of commodities.
  • Choosing the source of data.
  • Choice of average.
  • Choice of calculation method.

Limitations of Index Numbers:-

  • Index numbers give approximate values.
  • Based on samples only.
  • Quality of the products is not taken in consideration.
  • For every purpose, different index numbers are to be constructed.

Types of Index Numbers:-

  1. Price Index numbers
  2. Quantity Index Numbers.
  3. Value Index numbers
  • Price Index measures change in price b/w Base year and current year. \hookrightarrow Whole sale Price Index Number \hookrightarrow Retail Price Index Number
  • Quantity Index numbers show average changes in quantities, produced, consumed or sold. e.g Imports, Exports, production in Industries etc.
  • Value Index Number represent the product of commodity and the quantity.

Methods of constructing Index Numbers

graph TD
    A[Index Numbers] --> B["==Unweighted / Simple Index Numbers=="]
    A --> C["==Weighted Index Numbers=="]
    
    B --> D["==Simple Aggregative Method=="]
    B --> E["==Simple Average of Price Relatives=="]
    
    C --> F["==Weighted Aggregative Method=="]
    C --> G["==Weighted Average of Price Relatives=="]

Simple Index Numbers:-

Each item has got the same weight therefore no individual weights are assigned. (i) Simple Aggregative method (ii) Simple Average of Price Relatives.

(i) Simple Aggregative Method. Procedure:- (i) Add all the current year prices of various commodities. (ii) Add all the base year prices of various commodities.


Formula:- Price of "1" on "0" \rightarrow P01=P1P0×100P_{01} = \frac{\sum P_1}{\sum P_0} \times 100

  • P01P_{01} \rightarrow Index number of current year
  • P1\sum P_1 \rightarrow total (sum) of the current year prices.
  • P0\sum P_0 \rightarrow total (sum) of the Base year prices.

Q,,

CommodityBase year Price (Rs.)Current year Price (Rs.)
A1020
B2030
C2535
D3040
E3545

Sol:- P01=P1P0×100=20+30+35+40+4510+20+25+30+35×100P_{01} = \frac{\sum P_1}{\sum P_0} \times 100 = \frac{20+30+35+40+45}{10+20+25+30+35} \times 100 P01=170120×100=170012===141.66==P_{01} = \frac{170}{120} \times 100 = \frac{1700}{12} = \text{==141.66==} Price index of current year is 141.66 (or) Price of current year has increased by 41.66%.


Quantity Index

Formula:- q01=q1q0×100q_{01} = \frac{\sum q_1}{\sum q_0} \times 100

  • q01q_{01} \rightarrow quantity index no. of current year.
  • q1\sum q_1 \rightarrow sum total of current year quantities.
  • q0\sum q_0 \rightarrow sum total of Base year quantities.

Q,, Calculate the quantity index number for 2019 when the base year is 2011.

CommoditiesQuantity (2019) (tons) q1q_1Quantity (2011) (tons) q0q_0
A105
B2010
C3015
D2010
E155
q1=95\sum q_1 = 95q0=45\sum q_0 = 45

Sol:- q01=q1q0×100=9545×100=950045q_{01} = \frac{\sum q_1}{\sum q_0} \times 100 = \frac{95}{45} \times 100 = \frac{9500}{45} =211.11= 211.11 \therefore Quantity index for current year (2019) = 211.11 (or) Quantity of current year has increased by 111.11.


(ii) Simple Average of Price Relatives Method

Procedure:- (i) calculate relative price of current year (current year price by Base year price) (P1P0×100)\left( \frac{P_1}{P_0} \times 100 \right) (ii) obtain the sum of Relative prices / Price Relative P1P0×100\sum \frac{P_1}{P_0} \times 100 (iii) Divide the sum of Relative prices by total number of commodities. P01=(P1P0×100)NP_{01} = \frac{\sum \left( \frac{P_1}{P_0} \times 100 \right)}{N}

Q:- Using Price Relative Method, for the year 2020 find out index values from the given data.

Sol:-

Name2010 Price (Rs.) P0P_02020 Price (Rs.) P1P_1Price Relative = P1P0×100\frac{P_1}{P_0} \times 100
A10202010×100=\frac{20}{10} \times 100 = 200
B15252515×100=\frac{25}{15} \times 100 = 166.67
C20303020×100=\frac{30}{20} \times 100 = 150
D25353525×100=\frac{35}{25} \times 100 = 140
E20303020×100=\frac{30}{20} \times 100 = 150

N = 5 | (P1P0×100)=\sum \left( \frac{P_1}{P_0} \times 100 \right) = 806.67


P01=(P1P0×100)N=806.675===161.33==P_{01} = \frac{\sum \left( \frac{P_1}{P_0} \times 100 \right)}{N} = \frac{806.67}{5} = \text{==161.33==}

The Price index for the year 2020 is 161.33 or there is increase in the price of 2020 by 61.33% compared to 2010.

H/W:- calculate the Quantity Index Number for the Previous question Assuming prices in (Rs.) as quantity in quintals.

Formula:- q01=(q1q0×100)Nq_{01} = \frac{\sum \left( \frac{q_1}{q_0} \times 100 \right)}{N}

P01=(P1P0×100)N=806.675===161.33==P_{01} = \frac{\sum \left( \frac{P_1}{P_0} \times 100 \right)}{N} = \frac{806.67}{5} = \text{==161.33==}

The Price index for the year 2020 is 161.33 or there is increase in the price of 2020 by 61.33% compared to 2010.

H/W:- calculate the Quantity Index Number for the Previous question Assuming prices in (Rs.) as quantity in quintals.

Formula:- q01=(q1q0×100)Nq_{01} = \frac{\sum \left( \frac{q_1}{q_0} \times 100 \right)}{N}

Ans:- Same as above question.

Value Index Number :

V01=P1q1P0q0×100V_{01} = \frac{\sum P_1 q_1}{\sum P_0 q_0} \times 100

V01=3936×100=108.33\Rightarrow V_{01} = \frac{39}{36} \times 100 = 108.33 (or) Prices increase by 8.33% from base year.

CommodityBase yearCurrent year$P_1 Q_1$$P_0 Q_0$
Quantity $q_0$Price $P_0$Quantity $q_1$Price $P_1$
A232486
B313263
C421338
D5323615
E2244164
$\sum P_1 q_1 = 39$$\sum P_0 q_0 = 36$

Weighted Index Numbers :-

Appropriate weights are assigned to various commodities to show their relative importance.

1. Weighted Aggregative Method :-

There are lot of methods to calculate weighted index numbers viz; Laspeyre's, Paasche's, Fisher's, Kelley's, Bowley's, Dorbish and few more methods.

Laspeyre's Method :-

It is used to compare the expenditure of basket of commodities of Base year and current year.

Price Index P01=p1q0p0q0×100P_{01} = \frac{\sum p_1 q_0}{\sum p_0 q_0} \times 100 * Quantities of base year are taken as weights.

Quantity Index q01=q1p0q0p0×100q_{01} = \frac{\sum q_1 p_0}{\sum q_0 p_0} \times 100 * Prices of Base year as weights.

Paasche's Method :-

Used to know the cost of basket of commodities in current year when the same basket cost ₹100 in Base year.

Price Index P01=p1q1p0q1×100P_{01} = \frac{\sum p_1 q_1}{\sum p_0 q_1} \times 100

Quantity Index q01=q1p1q0p1×100q_{01} = \frac{\sum q_1 p_1}{\sum q_0 p_1} \times 100


Quantities of current year and Prices of current year are used as weights.

Fisher's Method :-

🎯 THIS CAME IN THE EXAM — 2024 · Q78 — THE HARDEST QUESTION ON THE PAPER

"Commodity Y: price index = 10 for 1993 with base 1990; quantity index = 0.5 for 1990 with base 1993. Find the Fisher Ideal VALUE index for 1993 with base 1990." a) 5 · b) 10.5 · c) 20 ✅ · d) 15 ⭐ Step 1 — spot the reversal. The quantity index is given the wrong way round (1990 on base 1993). Flip it with the Time Reversal Test, q01×q10=1q_{01} \times q_{10} = 1: q01=10.5=2q_{01} = \frac{1}{0.5} = 2Step 2 — apply the Factor Reversal Test, Value Index = Price Index × Quantity Index: V01=10×2=20V_{01} = 10 \times 2 = \mathbf{20} ⚠️ This is why the two tests below matter. The question is unsolvable unless you know that Fisher satisfies BOTH — the whole item is really a test of the Time Reversal and Factor Reversal rules, not of arithmetic.

Also called as Ideal method.

Price Index:- P01=L×PP_{01} = \sqrt{L \times P} P01=P1q0P0q0×P1q1P0q1×100P_{01} = \sqrt{ \frac{\sum P_1 q_0}{\sum P_0 q_0} \times \frac{\sum P_1 q_1}{\sum P_0 q_1} } \times 100

  • It is the geometric mean of Laspeyre's and Paasche's method.
  • Both Base and current year Quantities are used as weights.

Quantity Index :- q01=L×Pq_{01} = \sqrt{L \times P} q01=q1p0q0p0×q1p1q0p1×100q_{01} = \sqrt{ \frac{\sum q_1 p_0}{\sum q_0 p_0} \times \frac{\sum q_1 p_1}{\sum q_0 p_1} } \times 100

  • Both Base year and current year Prices are used as weights.
Laspeyre's (Base)Paasche's (Current)Fisher's method
Price$P_{01} = \frac{\sum p_1 q_0}{\sum p_0 q_0} \times 100$$P_{01} = \frac{\sum p_1 q_1}{\sum p_0 q_1} \times 100$$P_{01} = \sqrt{\frac{\sum p_1 q_0}{\sum p_0 q_0} \times \frac{\sum p_1 q_1}{\sum p_0 q_1}} \times 100$
Quantity$q_{01} = \frac{\sum q_1 p_0}{\sum q_0 p_0} \times 100$$q_{01} = \frac{\sum q_1 p_1}{\sum q_0 p_1} \times 100$$q_{01} = \sqrt{\frac{\sum q_1 p_0}{\sum q_0 p_0} \times \frac{\sum q_1 p_1}{\sum q_0 p_1}} \times 100$

Q,, Calculate Price and quantity Index numbers using Paasche's, Lapeyere's and Fisher's method.

Commodities$p_0$$q_0$$p_0 q_0$$p_1$$q_1$$p_1 q_1$$p_1 q_0$$p_0 q_1$
A2366212184
B341234121212
C428236412
D531547281235
$\sum = 41$$\sum = 58$$\sum = 46$$\sum = 63$

Laspeyre's method:

Price Index \rightarrow P01=p1q0p0q0×100P_{01} = \frac{\sum p_1 q_0}{\sum p_0 q_0} \times 100 =4641×100= \frac{46}{41} \times 100 =112.19= 112.19 | 12.19%12.19\% \uparrow

Quantity Index \rightarrow q01=q1p0q0p0×100q_{01} = \frac{\sum q_1 p_0}{\sum q_0 p_0} \times 100 =6341×100= \frac{63}{41} \times 100 =153.65= 153.65 | 53.65%53.65\% \uparrow

Paasche's Method :-

Price Index :- P01=p1q1p0q1×100P_{01} = \frac{\sum p_1 q_1}{\sum p_0 q_1} \times 100 =5863×100= \frac{58}{63} \times 100 =92.06= 92.06 / 7.94%7.94\% \downarrow Fallen

Quantity Index q01=q1p1q0p1×100q_{01} = \frac{\sum q_1 p_1}{\sum q_0 p_1} \times 100 (Correction: formula written in notes uses p1p_1 for weights) =q1p1q0p1×100= \frac{\sum q_1 p_1}{\sum q_0 p_1} \times 100 =5846×100= \frac{58}{46} \times 100 =126.08= 126.08 / 26.08%26.08\% \uparrow


Fisher's Method :

Price Index P01=p1q0p0q0×p1q1p0q1×100P_{01} = \sqrt{\frac{\sum p_1 q_0}{\sum p_0 q_0} \times \frac{\sum p_1 q_1}{\sum p_0 q_1}} \times 100 =4641×5863×100= \sqrt{\frac{46}{41} \times \frac{58}{63}} \times 100 =26682583×100= \sqrt{\frac{2668}{2583}} \times 100 =1.032×100= \sqrt{1.032} \times 100 =1.015×100= 1.015 \times 100 =101.5= 101.5 or 1.5%()1.5\% (\uparrow)

Quantity Index q01=q1p0q0p0×q1p1q0p1×100q_{01} = \sqrt{\frac{\sum q_1 p_0}{\sum q_0 p_0} \times \frac{\sum q_1 p_1}{\sum q_0 p_1}} \times 100 =6341×5846×100= \sqrt{\frac{63}{41} \times \frac{58}{46}} \times 100 =36541886×100= \sqrt{\frac{3654}{1886}} \times 100 =1.937×100= \sqrt{1.937} \times 100 =1.391×100= 1.391 \times 100 =139.1= 139.1 or 39.1%()39.1\% (\uparrow)


(2) Weighted Average of Price Relatives Method:

Procedure (i) Calculate Price Relatives of current year R=p1p0×100R = \frac{p_1}{p_0} \times 100

(ii) calculate the value weights V=(p0q0)V = (p_0 q_0)

Price Index P01=RVVP_{01} = \frac{\sum RV}{\sum V}

Q,, calculate the weighted Average Price Relatives Index for given data.

CommoditiesPrice 2011 p0p_0Quantity q0q_0Price 2018 p1p_1Price Relative (R)=p1p0×100(R) = \frac{p_1}{p_0} \times 100V=(p0q0)V = (p_0 q_0)(RV)(RV)
A8201010/8×100=12510/8 \times 100 = 12516020,000
B61088/6×100=133.338/6 \times 100 = 133.33607999.8
C4866/4×100=1506/4 \times 100 = 150324800
D2644/2×100=2004/2 \times 100 = 200122400
V=264\sum V = 264RV=35199.8\sum RV = 35199.8

P01=RVV=35,199.8264===133.33==P_{01} = \frac{\sum RV}{\sum V} = \frac{35,199.8}{264} = \text{==133.33==}

(or) 133.33100100×100=33.33%\frac{133.33 - 100}{100} \times 100 = 33.33\% Increase in prices of 2018 on 2011.


Consumer Price Index (CPI) :- (weighted)

Also known as:-

  • Real Price Index Number.
  • Cost of Living Index number.
  • Price of Living Index Number.
  • Retail Price Index Number.

CPI is used to measure the price of basket of goods and services of a particular class or region at particular point of time in comparison to Base year.

Applications of CPI:

(1) To know increase or decrease in cost of living. (2) Used by government to make salary and (D.A). (3) Used to find purchasing power of money and real income/wages.

  • Purchasing power of money=1Cost of living Index\text{Purchasing power of money} = \frac{1}{\text{Cost of living Index}}
  • Real wages=Money wagesCost of Living Index×100\text{Real wages} = \frac{\text{Money wages}}{\text{Cost of Living Index}} \times 100

(4) Used by government in framing price policy and income policy.


Types of CPI:

  • (CPI - IW) - Industrial workers (1982 B.Y) \rightarrow 2001 \rightarrow 2016 [Ministry of Labour, Labour Bureau (Shimla)]
  • (CPI - AL) - Agricultural Labours (1986-87 B.Y)
  • (CPI - RL) - Rural Labours (1986-87 B.Y)
  • (CPI - UNME) - Urban Non-Manual employees (1984-85 B.Y) \rightarrow (CSO) \downarrow Now (NSO) [MOSPI - Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation]

2011 - CPI (R), CPI (U), CPI (Combined)

🔴 OUTDATED — THE CPI BASE YEAR CHANGED IN 2026 (verified online, 28 Aug 2026)

The CPI (Rural / Urban / Combined) series above ran on the 2012 base year. That is no longer current.

The new CPI series has base year 2024, first released on 12 February 2026

  • Built on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) data
  • Published by MoSPI / NSO
  • Remember the pair for 2026: CPI base = 2024 · WPI base = 2022-23

(The sub-index base years above — CPI-IW 2016, CPI-AL/RL 1986-87 — are separate series and remain as stated.)

Problems in construction of CPI:-

  1. Difference in price of goods and services.
  2. Difference in the standard of living.
  3. Choice of Base year.
  4. Difference in proportion of expenditure.

Methods of construction of CPI:-

  • Aggregate Expenditure Method
  • Family Budget Method

(1) Aggregate Expenditure method / Weighted Aggregate Method :- Quantities of base year are taken as weights CPI=Expenditure in current yearExpenditure in Base year×100CPI = \frac{\text{Expenditure in current year}}{\text{Expenditure in Base year}} \times 100 CPI=p1q0p0q0×100CPI = \frac{\sum p_1 q_0}{\sum p_0 q_0} \times 100 ** Laspeyere's method


(2) Family Budget Method / Weighted Average of Price Relatives :- Expenditure in the base period are taken as weights. P=p1p0×100P = \frac{p_1}{p_0} \times 100 Weights "WW" = p0q0p_0 q_0 CPI=WPWCPI = \frac{\sum WP}{\sum W}

Q,, Find the cost of living index in the given Data.

Commoditiesp0p_0q0q_0p1p_1p1q0p_1 q_0p0q0p_0 q_0
A54104020
B326126
C234126
D14284
p1q0=72\sum p_1 q_0 = 72p0q0=36\sum p_0 q_0 = 36

Sol:- Cost of Living = p1q0p0q0×100=7236×100===200==\frac{\sum p_1 q_0}{\sum p_0 q_0} \times 100 = \frac{72}{36} \times 100 = \text{==200==}

** Based on Lapeyre's Price Index.


Q,, Data about the middle class family is as follows.. Expense on food 30%, Rent 15%, clothing 20%, Fuel 10%, others 25% on base year. Price (₹) 2001: 100, 20, 70, 20, 40 Price (₹) 2011: 90, 20, 140, 15, 60 Find Cost of living.

Sol:-

CommoditiesExpenses (%) (W)P0P_0P1P_1P=P1P0×100P = \frac{P_1}{P_0} \times 100WP
Food301009090/100×100=9090/100 \times 100 = 902700
Rent152020=100= 1001500
Clothing2070140=200= 2004000
Fuel102015=75= 75750
Others254060=150= 1503750
WP=12700\sum WP = 12700

Cost of Living=12700100===127==\text{Cost of Living} = \frac{12700}{100} = \text{==127==}


Whole sale Price Index:-

It measures the general changes in the whole sale price of goods in the country.

  • Based on the commodities produced and distributed (first stage of transaction).
  • Rise or fall in prices at wholesale level spills over to the retail level after lag.
  • Published by Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • First time published 10th January 1942 (1939 B.Y).
  • 7th revision is with Base year (2011-2012) \downarrow chaired by Dr. Sumitra Chaudhari. \hookrightarrow Education, Health, etc not included. * taxes are also not included.
  • WPI Food Index (CSO) separately presented.
  • 697 commodities included in WPI.
🔴 OUTDATED — THE WPI BASE YEAR CHANGED IN 2026 (verified online, 28 Aug 2026)

The 2011-12 base year and the 697 commodities above are the OLD series. They were superseded before your exam.

Old seriesNEW series
Base year2011-122022-23
Effective fromJune 2026 (with the May 2026 indices)
Number of items697957
Weights basisGVO-based; renewable energy now included

A new PRODUCER PRICE INDEX (PPI) was introduced alongside it, intended to eventually replace the WPI. Released by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (unchanged).

⚠️ The three-group weights were also rebased, so the 22.60 / 13.20 / 64.20 split below is superseded. Reported figures for the new series put Manufactured ≈ 65%, Primary Articles ≈ 20%, Fuel & Power ≈ 5% — but confirm the exact percentages against the DPIIT release before memorising them. The base-year change is the part that gets asked.

WPI Basket

graph TD
    A[WPI Basket] --> B["Primary Articles<br>(22.60%)<br>117 items<br>Rice, wheat, fruits etc."]
    A --> C["Fuel & Power Articles<br>(13.20%)<br>16 items<br>Power, coal petroleum etc."]
    A --> D["Manufactured Articles<br>(64.20%)<br>564 items<br>oil (edible), sugar, chemicals etc."]

Uses of WPI:-

(1) Estimation of Inflation: XnXn1Xn1×100\frac{X_n - X_{n-1}}{X_{n-1}} \times 100 Xn=WPI for nth week.X_n = \text{WPI for } n^{\text{th}} \text{ week.} Xn1=WPI for (n1)th week.X_{n-1} = \text{WPI for } (n-1)^{\text{th}} \text{ week.}

Yearly inflation rate=(Current yearWPIPrevious yearWPI×100)100\text{Yearly inflation rate} = \left( \frac{\text{Current year}_{WPI}}{\text{Previous year}_{WPI}} \times 100 \right) - 100

(2) Estimation of Monetary value and Real value. (3) Used for estimating GDP by CSO. (4) Used by Business contractors (Demand & supply). (5) By Global investors for investment decisions.

Method for Calculation:

Stage 1: Elementary price Indices using Jevon's index (Geometric mean for price). Stage 2: Elementary aggregated using Laspeyre's index formula.


WPI (Vs) CPI

WPICPI
1. Released by Office of Economic Advisor (Ministry of Commerce & Industry)1. NSO (Ministry of statistics and Program Implementation)
2. Measures Goods only2. Both Goods & services.
3. Items :- 6973. Items — 448 (Rural Basket)
460 (Urban Basket)
4. Base year :- 2011-20124. Base year: 2012.
5. 3 categories
  • Manufactured Products (64.20%)
  • Fuel & power (13.20%)
  • Primary Articles (22.60%)
5. Many categories
  • Food & Beverages (45.86)
  • Housing (10.07)
  • Fuel & light (6.84)
  • Clothing & Footwear (6.53)
  • Pan, tobacco, intoxicants (2.38)
  • Miscellaneous (28.32)

Tests of Adequacy \rightarrow Index Numbers

(1) Unit Test (2) Time Reversal Test (3) Factor Reversal Test (4) Circular Test (extention of TRT)


(1) Unit tests Index number formulae should be independent of the units in which prices or quantities are used. * Satisfied by all index methods except simple (unweighted) aggregative method.

(2) Time Reversal Test:- Interchanging of time subscripts of price/quantity gives the reciprocal of the original formula. P01×P10=1\rightarrow P_{01} \times P_{10} = 1 (Base year '1', Base year '0') q01×q10=1\rightarrow q_{01} \times q_{10} = 1 * Not satisfied by Laspeyre & Pasche.

(3) Factor Reversal Test:- If pp and qq factors in price/quantity index formula are interchanged so that a quantity/price index formula is obtained, the product of two indices should give true value ratio. P01×q01=p1q1p0q0=V10P_{01} \times q_{01} = \frac{\sum p_1 q_1}{\sum p_0 q_0} = V_{10} * Satisfied by Fisher Index only.

(4) Circular Test:- (extension of TRT) If the index for year 2018 is based on 2017 and Another index for 2017 based on 2016 then index for 2018 with base year 2016 should be directly obtained. \rightarrow P01×P12×P20=1P_{01} \times P_{12} \times P_{20} = 1 * Satisfied by:

  • simple geometric mean of price relatives
  • Kelly's fixed Base method (simple)

END OF TOPIC (viii) — Topic (ix) begins below.


🔷 TOPIC (ix) — DEMOGRAPHY — CENSUS, ITS FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Syllabus topic (ix) of 10 · runs until Topic (x)

Covers: Demography & demographic transition · the population cycle · types of demography · four stages of Indian demographic history · Census — features & functions · background of the Census of India · Census 2011 data · ➕ added: national headline figures and Nagaland's negative growth 🎯 Asked in the papers: 2024 · Q79a feature of the censusSimultaneity · 2022 · Q40highest negative decadal growthNagaland · 2022 · Q36demographic sex ratio


Demography - census, its features and functions

Demography: Derived from two Greek words

  • "Demos" — "the people"
  • "Graphy" — Recording / writing / measuring something.

Study of population of a country or place. Term "Demography" \rightarrow Guillard (1855) Father of "Demography" \rightarrow John Graunt (Natural & Political observation (1662))

Deals with \rightarrow Fertility, Marriage, Mortality, Migration, Social mobility. Mainly deals with: Migration, Birth rate, Death rate.

Demographic Transition :-

Shift from high birth rate and high infant death rate to low birth rate and low infant death rate with minimum education & technology.

Demographic Transition Model (Population cycle) :-

It shows the growth rates in populations and effect on population. Divided in four stages:


Stage 1 - High Fluctuating (High stationary) \rightarrow Both Birth rate and Death rate are both high. * Population growth slow and fluctuating.

\uparrow BR Reasons\uparrow DR Reasons
×\times Family planning
• Religious beliefs
• Child - Economic Asset
• Diseases
• Famine
×\times clean water & sanitation
• war
×\times Education
e.g.: Britain in 18th Century & (LEDC's today)

Stage 2 :- Early Expanding : \rightarrow Birth rate remains high, Death rate falls. * Population begins to rise steadily.

\downarrow Death Rate Reasons! -
• Improved H.care
• Improved Hygiene
• Improved Food Production
• Less infant mortality rate.
e.g.: Britain in 19th Century, Bangladesh, Nigeria.

Stage 3 :- Late Expanding :- \rightarrow Birth rate starts to fall. Death rate starts to fall. * Population rising.

Reasons:-
• Family planning
• Low infant mortality.
• Increased standard of living
• changing status of women.
e.g.: Britain in Late 19th & early 20th century ; China, Brazil, India.

Stage 4 :- Low Fluctuating :- (low stationary) \rightarrow Birth rate and Death rate both low. * Population steady. e.g.: USA, Sweden, Japan, Britain.

Stage 5 :- Declining stage. BR < DR (Germany, Hungary).

  • Model Assumes all countries pass through all four stages.
  • Assumes fall in death rate in stage (2) is because of Industrialisation.
  • Countries that grew as a consequence of emigration did not pass through early stages of model (USA, Canada, Australia).

Demographic Dividend: When the working population of a country is more than non-working population. A.K.A (Demographic Bonus) Demographic Burden: Working population is less than non-working population. Doubling time: It is number of years required to double the population of a country / Area at a given growth rate.

Father of "Demographic studies" — Karl Marx

Types of Demography :-

1. Formal Demography :- Mathematical study / statistical Analysis - of numbers (population). e.g.:- No. of males / No. of Females, No. of employed / unemployed people.


2. Social Demography :- Deals with the changes and consequences due to population. e.g.: Birth rate, Death rate, emigration etc.

Four distinct stages of Indian Demography History :-

  1. Period of stagnant Population (1901-1921) (Population more or less stagnant) \downarrow
  2. Period of steady Growth (1921-1951) (More than 1% Growth rate / year) ×\times Fertility \downarrow Mortality. \downarrow
  3. Period of Rapid High Growth (1951-1981) (Growth rate > 2% / year) \rightarrow Period of population Explosion \downarrow
  4. Period of High Growth with definite signs of slowing down. (1981-2011) 2.22% (1971) \rightarrow 1.64% (2011) \rightarrow world (1.23% GR)

* 1921 \rightarrow Year of Great Demographic Divide. (After this, there was continuous increase in population).

Antinatalist policyVsPronatalist Policy
\rightarrow Govt policy to slow down population\rightarrow Govt Policy to Increase the population of country.
e.g; China (one child policy)e.g; Hungary, Japan etc.

Census

Complete enumeration method which systematically records information about the members of given population. e.g; Housing, culture, Business, Agriculture etc.

Features of Census :-

🎯 THIS CAME IN THE EXAM — 2024 · Q79

"One of the features of the census is:" a) Defining boundaries · b) Simultaneity ✅ · c) Employment of census-workers · d) Homogeneity ⭐ Answer: B — Simultaneity. Straight recall from the list below. ⚠️ Note how close the distractors are: "defining boundaries" sounds like Defined Territory and "homogeneity" sounds like Universality. Learn the exact words, not the idea.

(1) Sponsorship :- National Govt / State Govt / Local Bodies. (2) Defined Territory :- Clear Demarcation of Area. (3) Well Defined Periodicity :- Done after regular intervals to compare and Analyse Information. (4) Universality :- Include each person without the territory without redundancy. (5) Compilation and Publication :- Filtering and presentation of useful data and publishing it for potential users. (6) Dissemination :- Getting right data for right people. (7) International simultanity :- compared with other countries.

[!fix] ⚠️ DEFINITION CHECK — "Simultaneity" 2024·Q79 asked for a feature of the census and the answer was "Simultaneity." The gloss above ("compared with other countries") is not the standard meaning. ⭐ Simultaneity = every person is enumerated with reference to the SAME point in time (a single reference moment), so the count is a true snapshot. That is what makes it a census feature. ❗ Also absent from this list: "Individual Enumeration" — each person is recorded separately — which is one of the six standard UN census features and a likely option.


Functions :-

(1) For Administrative purpose and Policy Making: Used to analyse population of area for employment programs, housing, Education, social welfare schemes, economic aspects etc. (2) For Research purpose: Used the solution and interpretation of scientific problems. (3) For social and economic planning of the country: * Gender classification, Urban Vs Rular classification etc. (4) Utility in Business and Industrial sector: Demand and Supply Analysis.

Background of Census of India:

(U.S.A (1790) First modern census)

  • In 1830 (Dacca) First census was done \downarrow (Henry Walter) Father of undivided India
  • 1872 \rightarrow First Indegenious census (Lord Mayo) \rightarrow V.G of India
  • 1881 \rightarrow First synchronous population census. (Lord Rippon) \rightarrow V.G of India 1st. Census commissioner \downarrow W.C Plowden (Father of Indian census 1931 \rightarrow First caste based census of India. (Hutton - commissioner) \rightarrow Caste in India (1946).

1961 \rightarrow MHA \rightarrow RGCCI (Registrar General & census commissioner of India) \downarrow Present - Vivek Joshi

15th census (1872) (7th after independence) Census 2011 (Our census, our future) RGCCI - Dr. Chandramauli Mascot: Women Enumerator (stick figure)

  • No. of states and UTs \rightarrow (35)
  • Districts \rightarrow 640 (Increased by 47 from 2001)
  • Towns \rightarrow 7,933 (\uparrow by 2772 from 2001)
  • No. of villages \rightarrow 6,40,930 (\uparrow 2342 from 2001)
  • Total Population \rightarrow 1,21,05,69,573 \hookrightarrow Urban (68.8%) \hookrightarrow Rural (31.2%)
  • Child Sex Ratio (0-6 year) \rightarrow 919 \hookrightarrow Rural (923) \hookrightarrow Urban (905)
  • Sex Ratio \rightarrow 940 / thousand males.
  • Density (Pop) \rightarrow 382 person / Km2Km^2.
  • Decadal pop. Growth \rightarrow 17.64%.
  • India's total pop. of world \rightarrow 17.5%.
  • Literacy rate \rightarrow 74.04%.
  • India pop. >> USA + Indonesia + Brazil + Pakistan + Bangladesh.

Population wise Rank:-

China (19.4% WP) 2030\xrightarrow{2030} India (17.5% WP) >> USA (4.5%) >> Indonesia >> Brazil

🔴 OUTDATED — INDIA IS ALREADY THE MOST POPULOUS COUNTRY (verified online, 28 Aug 2026)

The line above shows India overtaking China in 2030. That is wrong.

India overtook China in APRIL 2023 and is now the world's most populous country

  • UN estimate at the crossover: India 1,425,775,850 people
  • China peaked at 1.426 billion in 2022 and has been falling since
  • Correct order today: INDIA > China > USA > Indonesia > Pakistan

(India's 7th rank by AREA, given below, is still correct.)

Area wise Rank:-

Russia >> Canada >> China >> US >> Brazil >> Australia >> India (7th rank)

➕➕➕ ADDED CONTENT — STARTS HERE ➕➕➕

🟠 UPDATE — CENSUS 2027 IS UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW (verified online, 28 Aug 2026)

The notes stop at Census 2011. The next census has been announced and its first phase is happening as you revise.

Phase I — Houselisting & Housing CensusApril to September 2026 (in progress)
Phase II — Population EnumerationMarch 2027
Reference date1 March 2027 (1 October 2026 for snow-bound areas — J&K, Ladakh, Himachal, Uttarakhand)
SignificanceIndia's FIRST DIGITAL census · first since 2011 · will include caste enumeration
Which censusThe 16th census of India, 8th since Independence

The J&K angle: the 1 October 2026 reference date for snow-bound areas covers J&K — a very likely J&K-GK question. ⚠️ Census 2011 remains the latest COMPLETED census, so every 2011 figure below is still the correct exam answer.

➕ Census 2011 — the national headline figures

These were NOT in the original notes, which jump straight to the state-wise ranks. The paper asks the headline numbers too.

FigureValue
Total population121.09 crore (1.21 billion)
Decadal growth (2001–11)17.70%
Population density382 per km²
Sex ratio943 females per 1,000 males (the 940 above is the provisional figure)
Child sex ratio (0–6)919
Literacy rate74.04% (M 82.14 · F 65.46)
Census year / which census2011 — the 15th national census, 7th after Independence
🎯 2022 · Q40 — THIS WAS ASKED

"Which state had the highest NEGATIVE decadal population growth in Census 2011?" → ⭐ NAGALAND

NAGALAND was the ONLY state with negative decadal growth: −0.58%

This is the standout fact of Census 2011 and it is absent from the state-wise tables above. Learn it.

Other decadal-growth extremes (2001–11):

  • Highest growth — state: Meghalaya (27.9%) · UT: Dadra & Nagar Haveli (55.9%)
  • Lowest / negative — state:Nagaland (−0.58%)
✅✅✅ ADDED CONTENT — ENDS HERE ✅✅✅

⬇️ Your original notes resume below. ⬇️


As per 2011 census!

Population wise

Biggest-state :- UP (16.49% of Total Population) >> Maharashtra >> Bihar Smallest-state :- Sikkim (0.05%) Biggest-UT :- Delhi Smallest-UT :- Lakshadeep

Mnemonic: U S Se Dil Lagi bhool jani Padgi

Area wise:

Largest-state :- Rajasthan (3,42,240 Km2Km^2) Smallest-state :- Goa (3702 Km2Km^2) Largest-UT :- Andaman & Nicobar (8249 Km2Km^2) Smallest-UT :- Lakshadeep (32 Km2Km^2)

Mnemonic: Roz Ghar Ana Ladke

Sex Ratio (940) \rightarrow overall:

Highest-state :- Kerala (1084) >> Tamil Nadu (995) Lowest-state :- Haryana (877) Highest-UT :- Puducherry (1038) Lowest-UT :- Daman & Diu (618)

Mnemonic: Kash Har Ghar mein Daughter hoti

[!fix] ⚠️ FIGURE CHECK — sex ratio The heading above gives the overall 2011 sex ratio as 940. That was the PROVISIONAL figure; the FINAL Census 2011 figure is 943 females per 1,000 males. Use 943 in the exam. ⭐ Also note the convention trap: 2022·Q36 gave the ratio the other way round — (men ÷ women) × 100 = 96.70. Read the options to see which convention is intended. ❗ Missing here: Census 2011's standout fact — Nagaland was the ONLY state with NEGATIVE decadal growth (−0.58%). 2022·Q40 asked exactly this.

Literacy Rate \rightarrow (74.04%):

\hookrightarrow M 82.14% \hookrightarrow F 65.46%

Highest-state :- Kerala (93.91%) >> Mizoram (91.58%) Smallest-state :- Bihar (63.82%) Highest-UT :- Lakshadeep (92.28%) Lowest-UT :- Dadra & Nagar Haveli (77.65)

Mnemonic: Koun Banega Lakhpati - Haveli


Urbanization wise:

Most-state :- Goa (62.17%) Least-state :- Himachal Pradesh (10.04%) Most-UT :- Delhi (97.50%) Least-UT :- Andaman & Nicobar (35.67%)

Mnemonic: Ghar Ho tou Delhi k Andhar

District wise:-

Population wise:

  • Biggest - Thane (Mumbai)
  • Lowest - Dibang valley

Sex Ratio:-

  • Highest :- Mahe (1184) Puducherry
  • Lowest :- Daman (534) (D&D)

Literacy Rate:

  • Highest :- Serchipp (Mizoram) 98.76%
  • Lowest :- Ali Rajpur (M.P) (36.10%)

Census day - 1st April (FY) National Census Day - 9th Feb Population Day - 11th July


END OF TOPIC (ix) — Topic (x) — the last topic — begins below.


🔷 TOPIC (x) — VITAL STATISTICS

Syllabus topic (x) of 10 · runs until the end of the syllabus

Covers: Objectives & sources · key terms (density, CBR, CDR, natural increase, life expectancy, IMR, neonatal, MMR) · Fertility — CBR, GFR, SFR, TFR · Mortality — CDR, SDR, STDR · ⭐ GRR · ⭐ NRR · ➕ added: NRR ≤ GRR, ASFR modal age, MMR denominator conventions 🎯 Asked in the papers: 2024 · Q80match the measures of mortality/fertility


Vital Statistics

Study and measurement of vital factors related to health and growth of community. It includes:-

  • Marriage
  • Births
  • Deaths
  • Sickness
  • Migration and so on.

Objectives:-

  • To implement and evaluate health related schemes (National Health Programs).
  • To determine community health related infections, epidemics and find solution.
  • To use the data as primary tool in research activities.
  • Administrative purposes.

"Branch of Biometry that deals with data and law of human mortality, morbidity & demography".

Sources of Vital Statistics

  • Civil Registration system.
  • National Surveys.
  • Health Surveys.
  • Sample Registration system.

Key Terms

  1. Population Density: Population per square Area / Region (Pop. / Km2Km^2)
  2. Crude Birth Rate: Number of Births / 1000 people.
  3. Crude Death Rate: Number of Deaths / 1000 people.
  4. Natural Increase: (CBR - CDR) per year in percentage (%).
  5. Life Expectancy: How long people in certain countries are expected to live.
  6. Replacement Rate: The rate that is needed to replace both parents.
  7. Age dependency: Percentage of population that depend on economic support (e.g; pension for elderly, school for young).
  8. Age Dependency Ratio: Number of dependents (014 & 65+)Pop. (1565) age\frac{\text{Number of dependents } (0-14 \text{ \& } 65+)}{\text{Pop. } (15-65) \text{ age}}
  9. Abortion Ratio: Number of Abortions per hundred pregnancies.
  10. Abortion Rate: Number of Abortions per thousand women (15-44) age.

  1. Emigration Rate: Number of Emigrants per thousand population per year.

  2. Immigration Rate: No. of Immigrants per thousand population per year.

  3. Brain Drain: Emigration of highly trained, skilled people from country.

  4. Effective literacy rate: Number of Literates with age more than or equal to 7 to the population with age more than or equal to 7 in year. Eff. L.R=No. of Literates (Age7 years)Total Pop (Age7 yrs) in a year×100\text{Eff. L.R} = \frac{\text{No. of Literates } (Age \ge 7 \text{ years})}{\text{Total Pop } (Age \ge 7 \text{ yrs}) \text{ in a year}} \times 100

  5. Infant mortality Rate: Number of Infant deaths in a yearNo. of live births in a year×1000\frac{\text{Number of Infant deaths in a year}}{\text{No. of live births in a year}} \times 1000

  6. Neonatal Mortality Rate: Deaths under one monthNo. of live birth×1000\frac{\text{Deaths under one month}}{\text{No. of live birth}} \times 1000

  7. Post-neonates Mortality Rate: =Death between 1st and 11 complete monthsNo. of live births×1000= \frac{\text{Death between 1}^{\text{st}} \text{ and 11 complete months}}{\text{No. of live births}} \times 1000

  8. Maternal Mortality Rate: No. of death of mother due to maternityNo. of live births×1,00,000\frac{\text{No. of death of mother due to maternity}}{\text{No. of live births}} \times 1,00,000


Fertility

"Natural capacity to give birth to an offspring"

Fecundity:- capacity to bear (how many) child births.

Fertility Rate / Natality Rate / Birth Rate:-

Measure of rate of growth in population due to births in a specific period.

  • Expressed in per thousand women per year.
  • Child Bearing Age (India) \rightarrow (15 - 49) years.

Methods to calculate Birth rate:-

  1. Crude Birth Rate (CBR)
  2. General Fertility Rate (GFR)
  3. Specific Fertility Rate (SFR)
  4. Total Fertility Rate (TFR)

(i) Crude Birth Rate (CBR)

CBR=No. of Live BirthsPopulation of that region in that time period×1000CBR = \frac{\text{No. of Live Births}}{\text{Population of that region in that time period}} \times 1000

CBR=BtPt×1000CBR = \frac{B_t}{P_t} \times 1000

Q,, No. of live births in particular area is 3000, If the total population is 3 lac. Calculate crude Birth rate. Sol:- CBR=BtPt×1000=30003,00,000×1000CBR = \frac{B_t}{P_t} \times 1000 = \frac{3000}{3,00,000} \times 1000 =3000300===10=== \frac{3000}{300} = \text{==10==}

Q,, Find the crude birth rate for given data.

Age (yrs)No. of FemalesNo. of MalesNo. of BirthsASFR
0 - 1410001500-
15 - 252000200050502000×1000=25\frac{50}{2000} \times 1000 = 25
26 - 35100010001001001000×1000=100\frac{100}{1000} \times 1000 = 100
35 - 403000150050503000×1000=16.67\frac{50}{3000} \times 1000 = 16.67
41 - 491500300050501500×1000=33.33\frac{50}{1500} \times 1000 = 33.33
50 - Above10001000-
=9500\sum = 9500
1549=7500\sum_{15}^{49} = 7500
=10,000\sum = 10,000=250\sum = 250

Sol:- CBR=BtPt×1000CBR = \frac{B_t}{P_t} \times 1000 =250Males + Females×1000= \frac{250}{\text{Males + Females}} \times 1000 =2509500+10000×1000=25019500×1000= \frac{250}{9500 + 10000} \times 1000 = \frac{250}{19500} \times 1000 =2500195===12.82=== \frac{2500}{195} = \text{==12.82==}

(ii) General Fertility Rate (GFR)

GFR=No. of live BirthsNo. of women (15-49)×1000GFR = \frac{\text{No. of live Births}}{\text{No. of women (15-49)}} \times 1000

GFR=Bt1549Pt×1000GFR = \frac{B_t}{\sum_{15}^{49} P_t} \times 1000

For the Above Data: GFR=2507500×1000=250075===33.33==GFR = \frac{250}{7500} \times 1000 = \frac{2500}{75} = \text{==33.33==}

(iii) Specific Fertility Rate (SFR):-

Fertility Rate taking the factors which affect it like; Marriage, Age, migration etc. SFR=No. of births in specific classTotal women in that class×1000SFR = \frac{\text{No. of births in specific class}}{\text{Total women in that class}} \times 1000


ASFR = No. of Births in that particular age groupTotal No. of women in that group×1000\frac{\text{No. of Births in that particular age group}}{\text{Total No. of women in that group}} \times 1000

(iv) Total Fertility Rate (TFR)

(a) For equal intervals = (ASFR)×interval1000\frac{(\sum \text{ASFR}) \times \text{interval}}{1000} (b) For unequal intervals = ((ASFR×interval))1000\frac{(\sum (\text{ASFR} \times \text{interval}))}{1000}

Age(yrs)No. of FemalesNo. of MalesNo. of BirthsASFRTFR = ASFR × i\times \ i
0 - 1410001500--
15 - 2520002000502525×11=27525 \times 11 = 275
26 - 3510001000100100100×9=900100 \times 9 = 900
35 - 40300015005016.6716.67×6=100.0216.67 \times 6 = 100.02
41 - 49150030005033.3333.33×9=299.9733.33 \times 9 = 299.97
50 - Above10001000--
=1574.99\sum = 1574.99

Case (b):- unequal intervals TFR=(ASFR)×i1000=1574.991000===1.574==TFR = \frac{\sum (\text{ASFR}) \times i}{1000} = \frac{1574.99}{1000} = \text{==1.574==}

Quick Recap

  1. CBR=BtPt×1000CBR = \frac{B_t}{P_t} \times 1000
  2. GFR=Bt1549Pt×1000GFR = \frac{B_t}{\sum_{15}^{49} P_t} \times 1000
  3. SFR=No. of Births (specific class)Total women (section)×1000SFR = \frac{\text{No. of Births (specific class)}}{\text{Total women (section)}} \times 1000
  4. TFR={(i)=interval(ASFR)×i1000(ii)interval(ASFR×i)1000TFR = \begin{cases} (i) = \text{interval} \Rightarrow \frac{(\sum \text{ASFR}) \times i}{1000} \\ (ii) \neq \text{interval} \Rightarrow \frac{(\sum \text{ASFR} \times i)}{1000} \end{cases}

Mortality (Death Rate):-

Number of deaths per thousand population in a particular area in specified time period.

Methods of calculating Death Rate:-

(1) Crude Death Rate (CDR) (2) Specific Death Rate (SDR) (3) Standardised Death Rate (STDR)

(1) Crude Death Rate (CDR):-

CDR=m=No. of Annual DeathsAnnual mean population×1000CDR = m = \frac{\text{No. of Annual Deaths}}{\text{Annual mean population}} \times 1000

Q,, Find the Male, Female and crude Death Rate from the given data.

Age (yrs)Female Pop(1000)Male Pop (1000)No. of deaths (Total)No. of Female DeathsNo. of male Deaths
0 - 2015151206060
20 - 40202020050150
40 - 601015250100150
60 - 801520300100200
80 - Above2530450200250
=85,000\sum = 85,000=1,00,000\sum = 1,00,000=1320\sum = 1320=510\sum = 510=810\sum = 810

Sol: Crude male Death Rate=No. of Male DeathsTotal Male pop.×1000\text{Crude male Death Rate} = \frac{\text{No. of Male Deaths}}{\text{Total Male pop.}} \times 1000 =8101,00,000×1000=810100===8.1=== \frac{810}{1,00,000} \times 1000 = \frac{810}{100} = \text{==8.1==}

Crude Female Death Rate=No. of Female DeathsTotal Female pop×1000\text{Crude Female Death Rate} = \frac{\text{No. of Female Deaths}}{\text{Total Female pop}} \times 1000 =51085,000×1000=51085===6=== \frac{510}{85,000} \times 1000 = \frac{510}{85} = \text{==6==}


Crude Death Rate=No. of DeathsTotal Pop.×1000\text{Crude Death Rate} = \frac{\text{No. of Deaths}}{\text{Total Pop.}} \times 1000 =1320Male pop + Female Pop×1000=1320×10001,00,000+85,000= \frac{1320}{\text{Male pop + Female Pop}} \times 1000 = \frac{1320 \times 1000}{1,00,000 + 85,000} =13201,85,000×1000=1320185===7.135=== \frac{1320}{1,85,000} \times 1000 = \frac{1320}{185} = \text{==7.135==}

2. Specific Death Rate (SDR):-

SDR=mi=No. of Deaths (specific class)Total Pop. of that class×1000SDR = m_i = \frac{\text{No. of Deaths (specific class)}}{\text{Total Pop. of that class}} \times 1000

SDR(020)=120(15+15)1000×1000=120×100030,000SDR_{(0-20)} = \frac{120}{(15+15)1000} \times 1000 = \frac{120 \times 1000}{30,000} =12030=123===4=== \frac{120}{30} = \frac{12}{3} = \text{==4==}

SDR(2040)=20040000×1000=20040=204===5==SDR_{(20-40)} = \frac{200}{40000} \times 1000 = \frac{200}{40} = \frac{20}{4} = \text{==5==}

SDR(4060)=25025000×1000=25025===10==SDR_{(40-60)} = \frac{250}{25000} \times 1000 = \frac{250}{25} = \text{==10==}

SDR(6080)=?SDR_{(60-80)} = ? SDR(80Above)=?SDR_{(80-\text{Above})} = ?


3. Standardized Death Rate :- (STDR)

STDR=mi×Spop(i)Spop(i)STDR = \frac{\sum m_i \times S_{pop}(i)}{\sum S_{pop}(i)}

mim_i \rightarrow specific Death Rate Spop(i)S_{pop}(i) \rightarrow Standard Population of (ith)(i^{\text{th}}) age group.

Q Find the standardized Death Rate for the Given Data.

Age (yrs)PopulationDeathsS. populationmi=DPop×1000m_i = \frac{D}{Pop} \times 1000mi×Spop(i)m_i \times S_{pop}(i)
0 - 2040,00018020,00018040,000×1000=4.5\frac{180}{40,000} \times 1000 = 4.54.5×20,000=90,0004.5 \times 20,000 = 90,000
20 - 4030,00020010,000=6.67= 6.67=66,700= 66,700
40 - 6020,0002205,000=11= 11=55,000= 55,000
60 - Above10,0003002000=30= 30=60,000= 60,000
=37,000\sum = 37,0002,71,700\sum 2,71,700

STDR=mi×Spop(i)Spop(i)=2,71,70037,000=2717370STDR = \frac{\sum m_i \times S_{pop}(i)}{\sum S_{pop}(i)} = \frac{2,71,700}{37,000} = \frac{2717}{370} ===7.34=== \text{==7.34==}

Gross Reproductive Rate (GRR):

To get better view about the rate of population, gender of new born baby is taken into consideration.


"Female children are potential future mothers and result in population increase"

Methods to calculate GRR:-

(1) If female births to "1000" are given. GRR=1549Bf1000GRR = \frac{\sum_{15}^{49} B_f}{1000}

Q,, Calculate the GRR for the given data:-

Age GroupNo. of female children born to '1000' women
15 - 21200
22 - 28300
29 - 35400
36 - 42200
43 - 49100
Bf=1200\sum B_f = 1200

GRR=1549Bf1000=12001000\therefore GRR = \frac{\sum_{15}^{49} B_f}{1000} = \frac{1200}{1000} GRR===1.2== per womanGRR = \text{==1.2== per woman}

(2) Female Population and female births are given:- GRR=1549[BfPxf]×iGRR = \sum_{15}^{49} \left[ \frac{B_f}{P_{xf}} \right] \times i \rightarrow For unequal intervals

Q Calculate the GRR for the data given.


AgeFemale Pop. (PxfP_{xf})No. of Female Children (BfB_f)(BfPxf)×i\left(\frac{B_f}{P_{xf}}\right) \times i
15 - 2012002002001200×6=1\frac{200}{1200} \times 6 = 1
21 - 2720003003002000×7=1.05\frac{300}{2000} \times 7 = 1.05
28 - 3525005005002500×8=1.6\frac{500}{2500} \times 8 = 1.6
36 - 4130004004003000×6=0.8\frac{400}{3000} \times 6 = 0.8
42 - 4910006006001000×8=4.8\frac{600}{1000} \times 8 = 4.8
GRR=1549[BfPxf]×i===9.25==GRR = \sum_{15}^{49} \left[ \frac{B_f}{P_{xf}} \right] \times i = \text{==9.25==} (per woman)

(3) If total Fertility Rate and Male : Female ratio is given:- GRR=TFR×BfBGRR = \frac{TFR \times B_f}{\sum B}

Q,, If TFR = 1500 per thousand, Male : Female ratio is = 65:35 for new Born babies. Calculate GRR. Sol:- GRR=TFR×BfB=1500×351000GRR = \frac{TFR \times B_f}{\sum B} = \frac{1500 \times 35}{1000} (per 1000) =15×351000=5251000===0.525== per woman.= \frac{15 \times 35}{1000} = \frac{525}{1000} = \text{==0.525== per woman.}

Points to remember:

(i) If GRR>1GRR > 1 \rightarrow Population \uparrow inspite of low birth rate (ii) If GRR &lt; 1 \rightarrow Population \downarrow inspite of low mortality (iii) If GRR=1GRR = 1 \rightarrow Population stagnant (population of females replacing themselves)


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➕ The three facts that decided the 2024 matching question

These were NOT in the original notes.

⭐ 1. NRR is ALWAYS less than or equal to GRR

NRRGRR\mathbf{NRR \le GRR}

Why: GRR counts the daughters a woman would bear assuming she survives her whole reproductive span — it IGNORES mortality. NRR applies actual survival rates, so some of those daughters are removed. You can only ever lose women, never gain them — so NRR can never exceed GRR. They are equal only in the impossible case of zero mortality.

GRRNRR
CountsDaughters per womanDaughters per woman
MortalityIGNOREDACCOUNTED FOR
RelationNRR ≤ GRR always
NRR = 1Population exactly replaces itself
NRR > 1Population will grow
NRR < 1Population will decline

⭐ 2. ASFR has its modal value between 20 and 25

The Age-Specific Fertility Rate rises from age 15, ⭐ peaks in the 20–25 age group (the modal childbearing age), then falls away to nearly zero by 49.

⚠️ 3. The MMR denominator — know both conventions

The notes above give Maternal Mortality Rate per 1,00,000 live births — that is the official WHO / SRS convention and is correct. ⚠️ But some textbooks and question papers state MMR "per 1,000 live births" — the 2024 paper did exactly this. Read the options and take whichever convention the question offers. The idea being tested is only that MMR is measured against live births, not against total population.

🎯 2024 · Q80 — THIS WAS ASKED (matching)

a) GRRmeasures the number of daughters over a lifetime b) ASFRhas modal value between 20 and 25 c) NRRaffected by mortality rates d) MMRmeasured per 1000 live births Answer: a-5, b-3, c-2, d-4

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⬇️ Your original notes resume below. ⬇️


Net Reproductive Rate (NRR) :

Net Reproductive Rate is the extension or modified form of GRR where mortality / survival rates is also taken in Account.

(i) If Female births, female population and survival rate is given :- NRR=i×(BfPxf×1000)×SNRR = i \times \sum \left( \frac{B_f}{P_{xf}} \times 1000 \right) \times S

  • ii \rightarrow interval
  • BfB_f \rightarrow Female births
  • SS \rightarrow Survival Rate
  • PxfP_{xf} \rightarrow Female Population

Q,, Calculate the net Reproductive rate for the given Data.

AgeFemale Pop (PxfP_{xf})Female Births (BfB_f)Survival rates (SS)BfPxf×1000\frac{B_f}{P_{xf}} \times 1000(BfPxf×1000)×S\left(\frac{B_f}{P_{xf}} \times 1000\right) \times S
15 - 1910001000.51001000×1000=100\frac{100}{1000} \times 1000 = 100100×0.5=50100 \times 0.5 = 50
20 - 24500500.6=100= 100100×0.6=60100 \times 0.6 = 60
25 - 2910001000.8=100= 100100×0.8=80100 \times 0.8 = 80
30 - 34700500.9=71.4= 71.471.4×0.9=64.2671.4 \times 0.9 = 64.26
35 - 391000400.7=40= 4040×0.7=2840 \times 0.7 = 28
40 - 44500900.6=180= 180180×0.6=108180 \times 0.6 = 108
45 - 49300500.5=166.6= 166.6166.6×0.5=83.3166.6 \times 0.5 = 83.3
=473.56\sum = 473.56

NRR=i×(BfPxf×1000)×S1000NRR = i \times \frac{\sum \left( \frac{B_f}{P_{xf}} \times 1000 \right) \times S}{1000} =5×473.561000=5×0.473===2.365=== 5 \times \frac{473.56}{1000} = 5 \times 0.473 = \text{==2.365==} Per Woman.


Trick: for calculating Survival Rate from Mortality Rate or Mortality Rate from Survival Rate :-

S.R=10no. of digits in mortality rateMortality RateS.R = 10^{\text{no. of digits in mortality rate}} - \text{Mortality Rate} or M.R=10no. of digits in survival rateSurvival RateM.R = 10^{\text{no. of digits in survival rate}} - \text{Survival Rate}

e.g:- If Survival Rate = 6, M.R = ? M.R=1016=106===4==M.R = 10^1 - 6 = 10 - 6 = \text{==4==}

e.g:- If M.R = 63 what is survival Rate S.R=10263=10063===37==S.R = 10^2 - 63 = 100 - 63 = \text{==37==}

Important points About NRR:-

(i) If NRR > 1, Population will increase inspite of high death rate. (ii) If NRR < 1, Population will decrease inspite of high birth rate. (iii) If NRR = 1, Population will be stagnant.


Case 3 of trick!

Q,, 321461232043212=3214204(4)3200200\frac{32146123}{2043212} = \frac{3214}{204} \xrightarrow{(-4)} \frac{3200}{200}

===16=== \text{==16==} 16×4===64==factor to subtract.16 \times 4 = \text{==64==} \rightarrow \text{factor to subtract.}

321464=31503214 - 64 = 3150

3150200=31520=31.52===15.75==\frac{3150}{200} = \frac{315}{20} = \frac{31.5}{2} = \text{==15.75==} (Calculator = 15.73)

Q,, Number of men is 151,781,326 and number of women is 156,964,212. Which options represent demographic sex Ratio. (PAA JKSSB 2020)

🎯 AND IT CAME AGAIN — 2022 · Q36 (identical question, identical numbers)

Answer: b) 96.7 — as worked below. ⭐ This question has now appeared in BOTH 2020 and 2022. It is a repeat item — learn the method, not the number. ⚠️ Convention trap: this paper computed (men ÷ women) × 100. But India's official sex ratio is quoted the other way — females per 1,000 males (Census 2011 = 943). Read the options to see which convention is wanted.

(a) 97.6 (b) 96.7 (c) 98.2 (d) 95.3

Sol:- Sex Ratio=No. of malesNo. of Females×100\text{Sex Ratio} = \frac{\text{No. of males}}{\text{No. of Females}} \times 100

=151,781,326156,964,212×100= \frac{151,781,326}{156,964,212} \times 100

=151156=150160=1516= \frac{151}{156} = \frac{150}{160} = \frac{15}{16} , 1516×4=154===3.75==\frac{15}{16} \times 4 = \frac{15}{4} = \text{==3.75==}

=151+3.75160=154.75160×100= \frac{151 + 3.75}{160} = \frac{154.75}{160} \times 100 =154.7516×10=154.75×58=19.34×5===96.70=== \frac{154.75}{16} \times 10 = \frac{154.75 \times 5}{8} = 19.34 \times 5 = \text{==96.70==} (Calculator = 96.69)


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