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Question
Do you agree that classified data is better than raw data? Why?
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Solution
The classified data has the following advantages over the raw data.
1. Comprehensive-Raw data are large and entangled, whereas classified data are comprehensive and easily manageable.
2. Quick Information- It is troublesome to pick up information from unclassified data. Information can be easily collected from the classified data.
3. Conclusions - Classification facilitates comparisons and helps in drawing fast conclusions or inferences.
4. Saves Time and Energy- Classified data not only save our time but also our energy, which would otherwise be utilised in searching for an entire lot of things.
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28 |
17 |
15 |
22 |
29 |
21 |
23 |
27 |
18 |
12 |
7 |
2 |
9 |
4 |
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1 |
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33 |
27 |
21 |
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3 |
36 |
27 |
18 |
9 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
32 |
31 |
29 |
18 |
14 |
13 |
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15 |
11 |
9 |
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37 |
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28 |
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24 |
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Use the data in the Table below that relate to monthly household expenditure (in Rs) on the food of 50 households and
| 1904 | 1559 | 3473 | 1735 | 2760 |
| 2041 | 1612 | 1753 | 1855 | 4439 |
| 5090 | 1085 | 1823 | 2346 | 1523 |
| 1211 | 1360 | 1110 | 2152 | 1183 |
| 1218 | 1315 | 1105 | 2628 | 2712 |
| 4248 | 1812 | 1264 | 1183 | 1171 |
| 1007 | 1180 | 1953 | 1137 | 2048 |
| 2025 | 1583 | 1324 | 2621 | 3676 |
| 1397 | 1832 | 1962 | 2177 | 2575 |
| 1293 | 1365 | 1146 | 3222 | 1396 |
Monthly Household Expenditure (in Rupees) on Food of 50 Households
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