Answer to Question #283298 in Statistics and Probability for Ram

Question

1. Which one of the following is not a function of statistics?

(a) To simplify complexities (b) To compare data with respect to time and date

(c) To forecast the future (d) To pass a bill

Answer 1

Statistics is a branch of mathematics that involves the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data. It works to simplify complexities, comparing data with respect to time and date and forecasting the future.

On the other hand, passing a bill is a result of legislative process and not statistics.

Therefore the correct answer is d;

To pass a bill