Classification of Data
Classification of Data: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Organisation of Data, Raw Data, Types of Data Classification and Qualitative Versus Quantitative Classification of Data etc.
Important Questions on Classification of Data
The purpose of classification is to



Do you agree that classified data is better than raw data? Why?

What is ‘loss of information’ in classified data?

Use the data in Table 3.2 that relate to monthly household expenditure (in Rs) on food of 50 households and:

Explain the ‘exclusive’ and ‘inclusive’ methods used in classification of data.

Can there be any advantage in classifying things? Explain with an example from your daily life.

Which of the following alternatives is true? (iii) Statistical calculations in classified data are based on

Which of the following alternatives is true? (i) The class midpoint is equal to:
