Describing the tests of adequacy of index number

Question

Question 1) Write down the major sources of secondary data and point out the precautions essential for using them.

Question 2) Trace out the role of tabulation

Question 3) State the disadvantages of Geometric Mean.

Question 4) Compute the coefficient of Quartile Deviation from the data:

Weight of students in k.gms:

57.5, 52.2, 63.4, 69.4, 49.5, 50.4, 56.7.

Question 5) Differentiate between correlation and regression.

Question 6) Write down the importance of interpolation.

Question 7) State the characteristics of Index Numbers.

Question 8) Briefly describe the tests of adequacy of Index Number.

Question 9) Give a brief account on the graphical method of measuring secular trend.

Question 10) Write a detailed note on Crude Birth Rate.

Question 11) The proposed expenditure on different items during a five year plan of a government are as follows:

Particulars       Amount(in crores)

Agriculture              1,200
Industry                    900
Power                        600
Education                   800
Communication           500

Represent it by a pie-diagram.

Question 12) Explain the characteristics of a Good Average.