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STATISTICAL METHODS
Contains, besides theory, more than 1500 fully solved illustrations
and about 2000 problems with answers.

[For B. Com., B. Com. (Hons.), B.A. Hons. (Econ.), M.A. (Econ.), M.Com., BBA, MBA,
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Dr. S. P. Gupta
Formerly Head & Dean
Faculty of Management Studies
University of Delhi, Delhi

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Preface
To the Forty Sixth Edition
This is a thoroughly revised and enlarged edition of the book. Approprate changes practically
in all the chapters have been made wherever found necessary.
I take this opportunity to thank all the readers in India & Abroad who have spared their
valuable time in making suggestions for improving the quality of the book.
I an specially thankful to Prof. Abad Ahmad, Prof. B.S. Sharma, Dr. Sarika & Rajeev Gulhar
and Sameer who have been a source of great inspiration.
My very special thanks to M/S Sultan Chand & Sons 23, Darya Ganj New Delh –2 for their
efforts and co-operation in publishing the book in an elegant from.
I firmly believe that the road to improvement is never ending. I shall look forward and
gratefully acknowledge all suggestions received.
Last but not the least, I am indebted to the Almighty, the supreme Architect of the Universe,
for infusing in me life and blood for the work I have been doing.

Dr. S.P. Gupta

To the First Edition

Statistical Methods are plying an ever-increasing role in framing suitable policies in a large
number of diversified fields covering natural, physical and social sciences. Statistics today has
become indispensable in all phases of human endeavour.
This book is primarily meant for undergraduate students of Commerce and Economics. I have
gone through the syllabi and examination papers of almost all universities where the subject
is taught so as to make it as comprehensive as possible. A large number of properly graded
questions and problems, mainly from examination question papers of various universities,
are given at the end of each chapter. Answers to the problems, along with the hints, where
necessary, have also been provided.
The lucidity of style and simplicity of expression have been my twin objects to remove the
awe which is usually associated with most mathematical and statistical textbooks. The only
mathematical background needed for understanding the entire book is a little arithmetic and
elementary algebra. In order that the students may not feel any difficulty in following the text,
steps in calculation along with every formula have also been given.
I am deeply indebted to my distinguished teacher, Dr. C.B. Gupta, Head of the Deptt. of
Commerce, Shri Ram Collage of Commerce, who has always been a source of help, guidance
and inspiration to me. I also owe a great deal to my teachers: Dr. R.L. Gulati of the Faculty of
Mathematics, University of Delhi; Mr. K.R. Rao (Statistics), Delhi Cloth Mills; Sri J.K. Gautam,
Head of Deptt. of Commerce, Rajdhani College, and Ss Vidya Rattan and R.L Lele of S.R.
College who have taught me thet subject. I acknowledge with thanks the valuable suggestions
of my friends, Mr. R.N. Goel of S.R. College and Mr. Y.P. Sabharwal, Dr. N.K. Kakkar and Dr.
D.B. Gupta of Ramjas Collage and Mr. Davendira Gupta of Rajdhani College.
Any suggestions for the improvement of the book shall be highly welcome and gratefully
acknowledged.
Ist Jan., 1969 S.P. GUPTA
S.R. College of Commerce,
Delhi University, Delhi.
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Acknowledgments
The author gratefully acknowledges the inspiration, encouragement, guidance, help and valuable
suggestions received from the following well-wishers :

1. Late Shri Jai Narayan Vaish, S.R. college of Commerce, University of Delhi.
2. Prof. Abad Ahmad, Formerly PVC, University of Delhi.
3. Prof. Mustaffa, Jamia Millia University, New Delhi.
4. Late Prof. A. Das Gupta, Founder FMS, University of Delhi.
5. Late Prof. D.N. Elhance, Formerly Vice-Chancellor, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur.
6. Prof. B.S. Sharma, Formerly Vice-Chancellor, Kota Open University, Kota.
7. Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, Formerly Vice-Chancellor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University,
Delhi.
8. Prof. Vishnu Bhagwan, Formerly Vice Chancellor, Guru Jambheshwar University, Hissar.
9. Prof. C.L. Chandan, Director, Institute of Management, HPU, Shimla. 11. Prof. R.S. Dwivedi,
Former Head, Deptt. of Management, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
12. Prof. M.P. Gupta, Former Dean, FMS, University of Delhi.
13. Prof. M.Y. Khan, Former Head, Deptt. of Financial Studies, South Delhi Campus, University
of Delhi.
14. Prof. Y.K. Bhushan, Director General, NMIMS, Mumbai.
15. Prof. S.N. Maheshwari, Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies, Delhi.
16. Dr. Rekha Dayal, Jesus & Mary College, New Delhi.
17. Prof. C.P. Gupta, Dean, Deptt. of Financial Studies, South Delhi Campus, University of Delhi.
18. Dr. S.K. Grover, Deptt. of Commerce, Satyawati College, University of Delhi.
19. Dr. A.B. Ghosh, FRCS, North End Medicare Centre, Delhi.
20. Prof. B.P. Singh, Former Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Business, University of Delhi.
21. Prof. Thomas Gladwin, New York University, Graduate School of Business Administration,
USA.
22. Mrs. & Prof. H.B. Singh, New Delhi.
23. Prof. S.K. Khatik, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, Barkatullah University, Bhopal.
24. Prof. P.K. Yadav, Dean, Faculty of Management, Rohilkhand University, Bareilly.
25. Prof. Rajashekar, Deptt. of Commerce, University of Mysore, Mysore.
26. Mr. Rajeev Gulhar, Sr. Manager, IT, CISOU, California, USA.
27. Ms. Sarika Gulhar, HR Director, Stone Ridge Creek, California, USA.
28. Prof. Jagdish Naraian, Dean, Deptt. of Commerce, University of Allahabad.
29. Prof. D.R. Adhikari, Dean Faculty of Management, Tribuvan University, Kathmandu.
30. Ms. Sangeeta & Prajesh, Harsh Vihar, Delhi.
31. Mr. Sameer Gupta, Global Manager, Wipro, California, USA.
32. Prof. L.C. Gupta, Director, Society for Capital Market Research & Development, New Delhi.
33. Prof. J.D. Aggarwal, Executive Director, Indian Institute of Finance, Noida.
34. Prof. O.P. Gupta, Formerly Head, Deptt. of Commerce, University of Delhi.
35. Prof. S.K. Gupta, Florida International University, Miami, USA.
36. Ms. Sapna Gupta, Acmas India Ltd., Delhi.
37. Dr. Shailender Gupta, Ranchi.
38. Dr. P.C. Jain, Ex-Principal, S.R. College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
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39. Prof. B.D. Kavidayal, Dean, Commerce & Management, Kumaun University, Nainital.
40. Prof. Rakesh Joshi, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.
41. Prof. Abdul Aziz, Deptt. of Commerce & Business Studies, Jamia Millai University, New
Delhi.
42. Prof. N.S. Bisht, Formerly Head, Deptt. of Management, Kumaun University, Nainital.
43. Prof. Vijay Shrimali, Head, Deptt. of Business Administration, Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
44. Prof. Gaurav Lodha, Faculty of Management, Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur
45. Dr. Manjula Chaudhary, Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra.
46. Prof. A.K. Saha, Deptt of Commerce & Business Administration, Bhagalpur University, Bihar.
47. B.K. Rani, Brahmakumaris, Delhi.
48. Late Prof. N.R. Chatterjee, Formerly Dean, FMS, University of Delhi.
49. Prof. K.L. Krishna, Former Head, Deptt. of Economics, Delhi School of Economics, University
of Delhi.
50. Shri R.P. Maheshwari, Formerly S.R. College of Commerce, Delhi.
51. Prof. T.C. Majupuria, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
52. Prof. John Moirice, Guru Nanak College, Chennai.
53. Prof. A.L. Nagar, Formerly PVC, University of Delhi.
54. Prof. B.N. Nagnur, Deptt. of Statistics, Karnataka University, Dharwad.
55. Prof. Laxmi Narain, Formerly Dean, Deptt. of Commerce & Management, Osmania University.
56. Prof. P. Parmeshwar, L.B.P.G. College, Warangal.
57. Late Prof. Vidya Ratan, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
58. Prof. Surendra Pradhan, California State University, California.
59. Late Mr. Prakash Chand, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
60. Prof. A.K. Singh, Faculty of Commerce & Business, University of Delhi, Delhi.
61. Prof. Nageshwar Rao, Director, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Management, Ujjain.
62. Prof. Sudarsana Rao, Deptt. of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University, A.P.
63. Prof. Y.V. Reddy, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Goa University, Panaji.
64. Prof. Mohsin Khan, Deptt. of Commerce, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
65. Prof. Y.P. Sabharwal, Deptt. of Mathematical Statistics, Ramjas College, University of Delhi.
66. Shri G.R. Sawhney, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi.
67. Prof. Kanwar Sen, Deptt. of Statistics, University of Delhi.
68. Mr. Ashok Mittal, HIL, New Delhi.
69. Mr. N.M. Shah, S.R. College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
70. Prof. K.C. Singhal, Head & Dean, Deptt. of Management, Punjabi University, Patiala.
71. Dr. Mark Easterby-Smith, Centre for the Study of Management Learning, University of
Lancaster (U.K.).
72. Prof. M.S. Turan, Dept. of Management, Guru Jambheshwar University, Hissar.
73. Prof. Khursheed Ahmad, Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Management, University of Kashmir.
74. Prof. K.P.M. Sundaram, Formerly S.R. College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
75. Prof. R.D. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University, Jammu.
76. Dr. N.D. Vohra, Deptt. of Commerce, Ramjas College, University of Delhi.
77. Dr. Renu Jain, Deptt. of Commerce, Satyawati College, University of Delhi.
78. Mrs. & Dr. Vijay Kansal, Pitampura, Delhi.
79. Miss. Alka Goyale, Deptt. of Commerce, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
80. Prof. Akbar Ali Khan, Head, Deptt. of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
81. Dr. N.C. Goel, Formerly, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, New Delhi
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Brief Contents
Part I
1. Statistics – What and Why 1.1–1.20
2. Organising a Statistical Survey 2.1–2.11
3. Collection of Data 3.1–3.19
4. Sampling and Sample Designs 4.1–4.22
5. Classification and Tabulation of Data 5.1–5.30
6. Diagrammatic and Graphic Presentation 6.1–6.46
7. Measures of Central Value 7.1–7.78
8. Measures of Dispersion 8.1–8.62
9. Skewness, Moments and Kurtosis 9.1–9.47
10. Correlation Analysis 10.1–10.56
11. Regression Analysis 11.1–11.46
12. Association of Attributes 12.1–12.37
13. Index Numbers 13.1–13.72
14. Analysis of Time Series 14.1–14.83
15. Interpolation and Extrapolation 15.1–15.35
16. Vital Statistics 16.1–16.31
17. Statistical Fallacies 17.1–17.6

Part II
1. Probability and Expected Value 1.1–1.50
2. Theoretical Distributions 2.1–2.72
3. Statistical Inference– Tests of Hypotheses 3.1–3.67
4. C2 Test and Goodness of Fit 4.1–4.46
5. F-Test and Analysis of Variance 5.1–5.37
6. Experimental Designs 6.1–6.10
7. Statistical Quality Control 7.1–7.42
8. Business Forecasting 8.1–8.14
9. Partial and Multiple Correlation 9.1–9.27
10. Statistical Decision Theory 10.1–10.21
11. Non-Parametric Tests 11.1–11.12

Revisionary Exercise (R.1 – R.147)

Appendices
1. Logarithms, Reciprocals and Square Root A.3– A.8
2. Permutations and Combinations A.9– A.10
3. Select References A.11– A.13
4. Symbols, Abbreviations and Formulae A.15– A.25
5. Statistical Tables A.27– A.43
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Contents
Part I
1 STATISTICS – WHAT AND WHY 1.1–1.20
Introduction 1.2
Origin of Statistics 1.3
Government Records 1.4
Mathematics 1.4
Growth of Statistics 1.4
Increased Demand for Statistics 1.5
Decreasing Cost of Statistics 1.5
Statistics Defined 1.5
Statistical Data 1.5
Statistical Methods 1.7
Statistics: Science or Art 1.9
Functions of Statistics 1.9
Definiteness 1.10
Condensation 1.10
Comparison 1.10
Formulating and Testing 1.10
Prediction 1.10
Formulation of Suitable Policies 1.11
Applications of Statistics 1.11
Statistics and the State 1.11
Statistics and Business 1.12
Statistics and Economics 1.13
Statistics and Physical Sciences 1.14
Statistics and Natural Sciences 1.14
Statistics and Research 1.15
Statistics and Other Uses 1.15
Limitations of Statistics 1.15
Statistics Does not Deal With Individual Measurements 1.16
Statistics Deals Only With Quantitative Characteristics 1.16
Statistical Results are True Only on an Average 1.16
Statistics is Only One of the Methods of Studying a Problem 1.16
Statistics Can be Misused 1.16
Distrust of Statistics 1.17
Statistical Methods vs Experimental Methods 1.17
Statistics and Computers 11.18
At a Glance 1.19
Key Terms 1.20
2. ORGANISING A STATISTICAL SURVEY 2.1–2.11
Statistical Survey—An Introduction 2.2
Planning the Survey 2.3
Specification of the Purpose 2.3
Scope of the Survey 2.3
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The Unit of Data Collection 2.4

Sources of Data 2.5
Technique of Data Collection 2.5
The Choice of a Frame 2.6
Degree of Accuracy Desired 2.6
Miscellaneous Considerations 2.6
Executing the Survey 2.7
Setting Up an Administrative Organisation 2.7
Design of Forms 2.7
Selection, Training and Supervision of the Field Investigators 2.7
Control Over the Quality of the Field Work and the Field Edit 2.8
Follow-Up of Non-Response 2.9
Processing of Data 2.9
Preparation of Report 2.9
Key Terms 2.11
3. COLLECTION OF DATA 3.1–3.19
Introduction 3.2
Primary and Secondary Data 3.2
Choice Between Primary and Secondary Data 3.3
Methods of Collecting Primary Data 3.3
Direct Personal Interviews 3.4
Indirect Oral Interviews 3.5
Information from Correspondents 3.6
Mailed Questionnaire Method 3.6
Drafting the Questionnaire 3.8
Covering Letter 3.8
Number of Questions Should be Small 3.8
Questions Should be Arranged Logically 3.9
Questions Should be Short and Simple to Understand 3.9
Ambiguous Questions Ought to be Avoided 3.9
Personal Questions Should be Avoided 3.9
Instructions to the Informants 3.9
Questions Should be Capable of Objective Answer 3.10
‘‘Yes’’ or ‘‘No’’ Question 3.10
Specific Information Questions and Open-End Questions 3.10
Questionnaire Should Look Attractive 3.11
Questions Requiring Calculations Should be Avoided 3.11
Pre-Testing the Questionnaire 3.11
Cross-Checks 3.11
Method of Tabulation 3.11
Specimen
Pre-Testing Questionnaires
the Questionnaire (Or Pilot Survey) 3.11
3.12
Questionnaire No.1 3.12
Questionnaire No.2 3.14
Delhi Metro Rail Survey 3.15
Sources of Secondary Data 3.16
Published Sources 3.16
Unpublished Sources 3.17
Editing Primary and Secondary Data 3.17
Editing for Completeness 3.17
Editing for Consistency 3.18
Editing for Accuracy 3.18
Editing for Homogeneity 3.18
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Precautions in the Use of Secondary Data 3.18

Whether the Data are Suitable for the Purpose of Investigation in View 3.18
Whether the Data are Adequate for the Investigation 3.19
Whether the Data are Reliable 3.19
Key Terms 3.19
4. SAMPLING AND SAMPLE DESIGNS 4.1–4.22
Introduction 4.2
Census and Sample Method 4.2
Theoretical Basis of Sampling 4.3
Law of Statistical Regularity 4.3
Law of Inertia of Large Numbers 4.4
Essentials of Sampling 4.4
Representativeness 4.4
Adequacy 4.4
Independence 4.4
Homogeneity 4.5
Methods of Sampling 4.5
Non-Probability Sampling Methods 4.5
Judgement Sampling 4.5
Quota Sampling 4.6
Convenience Sampling 4.7
Probability Sampling Methods 4.7
Advantages of Probability Sampling 4.7
Limitations of Probability Sampling 4.7
Simple or Unrestricted Random Sampling 4.8
Restricted Random Sampling 4.10
Selection of Appropriate Method of Sampling 4.15
Size of Sample 4.15
Determination of Sample Size 4.16
Merits and Limitations of Sampling 4.17
Sampling and Non-Sampling Errors 4.18
Sampling Errors 4.19
Method of Reducing Sampling Errors 4.20
Non-Sampling Errors 4.21
Key Terms 4.22
5. CLASSIFICATION AND TABULATION OF DATA 5.1–5.30
Introduction 5.2
Meaning and Objectives of Classification 5.2
Objectives of Classification 5.2
Types of Classification 5.3
Geographical Classification 5.3
Chronological Classification 5.3
Qualitative Classification 5.4
Quantitative Classification 5.4
Formation of a Discrete Frequency Distribution 5.5
Formation of Continuous Frequency Distribution 5.7
Class Limits 5.7
Class Intervals 5.7
Class Frequency 5.8
Class Mid-Point or Class Mark 5.8
Considerations in the Construction of Frequency Distributions 5.10
Relative Frequency Distribution 5.14
Bivariate or Two-Way Frequency Distribution 5.14
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Tabulation of Data 5.15

Difference Between Classification and Tabulation 5.16
Role of Tabulation 5.16
Parts of a Table 5.16
General Rules of Tabulation 5.18
Review of the Table 5.19
Types of Tables 5.20
Simple and Complex Tables 5.20
General and Special Purpose Tables 5.21
Miscellaneous Illustrations 5.23
Machine Tabulation 5.29
6. DIAGRAMMATIC AND GRAPHIC PRESENTATION 6.1–6.46
Introduction 6.2
Significance of Diagrams and Graphs 6.2
Comparison of Tabular and Diagrammatic Presentation 6.2
Difference Between Diagrams and Graphs 6.3
General Rules for Constructing Diagrams 6.3
Title 6.3
Proportion Between Width and Height 6.3
Selection of Scale 6.3
Footnotes 6.3
Index 6.3
Neatness and Cleanliness 6.4
Simplicity 6.4
Types of Diagrams 6.4
One-Dimensional or Bar Diagrams 6.4
Two-Dimensional Diagrams 6.12
Squares 6.14
Circles 6.15
Pictograms and Cartograms 6.20
Choice of a Suitable Diagram 6.23
Graphs 6.23
Technique of Constructing Graphs 6.24
Graphs of Time Series or Line Graphs 6.24
Rules for Constructing the Line Graphs on Natural Scale 6.25
False Baseline 6.25
Graphs of One Variable 6.26
Graph of Two or More Variables 6.27
Graphs Having Two Scales 6.28
Range Chart 6.29
Band Graph 6.30
Semi-Logarithmic Line Graphs or Ratio Charts 6.31
Interpretation of Logarithmic Curves 6.36
Graphs of Frequency Distributions 6.36
Histogram 6.36
Frequency Polygon 6.39
Smoothed Frequency Curve 6.40
Cumulative Frequency Curves or Ogives 6.41
7. MEASURES OF CENTRAL VALUE 7.1–7.78
Introduction 7.2
Average Defined 7.2
Objectives of Averaging 7.2
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Requisites of a Good Average 7.3

Types of Averages 7.4
Arithmetic Mean 7.4
Calculation of Arithmetic Mean—Continuous Series 7.7
Median 7.16
Calculation of Median—Continuous Series 7.19
Computation of Quartiles, Decides, Percentiles, Etc. 7.25
Geometric Mean 7.39
Properties of Geometric Mean 7.39
Calculation of Geometric Mean—Individual Observations 7.39
Calculation of Geometric Mean—Discrete Series 7.40
Calculation of Geometric Mean—Continuous Series 7.41
Uses of Geometric Mean 7.42
Compound Interest Formula 7.43
Weighted Geometric Mean 7.45
Harmonic Mean 7.47
Calculation of Harmonic Mean—Individual Observations 7.47
Calculation of Harmonic Mean—Discrete Series 7.48
Calculation of Harmonic Mean—Continuous Series 7.49
Uses of Harmonic Mean 7.49
Weighted Harmonic Mean 7.51
Merits and Limitations of Harmonic Mean 7.52
Relationship Among the Averages 7.52
Miscellaneous Illustrations 7.52
Which Average to Use 7.76
Harmonic Mean 7.77
General Limitations of Average 7.77
List of Formulae 7.78
8. MEASURES OF DISPERSION 8.1–8.62
Introduction 8.2
Significance of Measuring Variation 8.3
Range 8.4
The Interquartile Range or the Quartile Deviation 8.6
Merits and Limitations 8.9
The Mean Deviation 8.10
Calculation of Mean Deviation—Continuous Series 8.12
Merits and Limitations 8.14
The Standard Deviation 8.15
Difference Between Mean Deviation and Standard Deviation 8.15
Calculation of Standard Deviation 8.15
Relation Between Measures of Dispersion 8.23
Coefficient of Variation 8.25
Variance and Standard Deviation Compared 8.30
Correcting Incorrect Values of Mean and Standard Deviation 8.31
Lorenz Curve 8.34
Which Measure of Dispersion to Use 8.62
List of Formulae 8.62
9. SKEWNESS, MOMENTS AND KURTOSIS 9.1–9.47
Introduction 9.2
Difference Between Dispersion and Skewness 9.3
Tests of Skewness 9.3
Measures of Skewness 9.4
Absolute Measures of Skewness 9.4
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Relative Measures of Skewness 9.4

Bowley’s Coefficient of Skewness 9.5
Kelly’s Coefficient of Skewness 9.6
Measure of Skewness Based on the Third Moment 9.6
Moments 9.12
Moments About Arbitrary Origin 9.14
Conversion of Moments About an Arbitrary Origin
Into Moments About Mean or Central Moments 9.14
Moments About Zero 9.15
Sheppard’s Correction for Grouping Errors 9.16
Conditions for Applying Sheppard’s Corrections 9.16
Measure of Skewness Based on Moments 9.19
Kurtosis 9.20
Measures of Kurtosis 9.20
List of Formulae 9.47
Skewness 9.47
10. CORRELATION ANALYSIS 10.1–10.56
Introduction 10.2
Significance of the Study of Correlation 10.3
Correlation and Causation 10.3
Types of Correlation 10.4
Positive and Negative Correlation 10.4
Simple, Partial and Multiple Correlation 10.5
Linear and No-Linear (Curvilinear) Correlation 10.5
Methods of Studying Correlation 10.6
Scatter Diagram Method 10.6
Merits and Limitations of the Method 10.7
Graphic Method 10.7
Karl Pearson’s Coefficient of Correlation 10.8
Direct Method of Finding Out Correlation Coefficient 10.11
Calculation of Correlation Coefficient When Change of Scale and
Origin is Made 10.12
When Deviations are Taken from an Assumed Mean 10.13
Calculation of Correlation in Grouped Data 10.16
Assumption of the Pearsonian Coefficient 10.20
Merits and Limitations of the Pearsonian Coefficient 10.20
Interpreting Coefficient of Correlation 10.20
Coefficient of Correlation and Probable Error 10.21
Conditions for the Use of Probable Error 10.21
Coefficient of Determination 10.22
Properties of the Coefficient of Correlation 10.23
Rank Correlation Coefficient 10.25
Features of Spearman’s Correlation Coefficient 10.27
Where Ranks are Not Given 10.29
Merits and Limitations of the Rank Method 10.32
Concurrent
When to Use
Deviation
Rank Correlation
Method Coefficient? 10.32
10.32
Calculation of Correlation in Time Series 10.35
Correlation of Long-Term Changes 10.35
Calculation of Correlation in Short-Term Changes or Oscillation 10.35
Lag and Lead in Correlation 10.37
Caution While Using Correlation Analysis 10.55
List of Formulae 10.55
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11. REGRESSION ANALYSIS 11.1–11.46

Introduction 11.2
Uses of Regression Analysis 11.3
Difference Between Correlation and Regression Analysis 11.3
Regression Lines 11.4
Regression Equations 11.6
Regression Equation of Yon X 11.6
Regression Equation of X on Y 11.7
Deviations Taken from Arithmetic Means of X and Y 11.8
Deviations Taken from Assumed Means 11.10
Graphing Regression Lines 11.12
Regression Equations in Case of Correlation Table 11.17
Standard Error of Estimate 11.19
Miscellaneous Illustrations 11.20
Limitations of Regression Analysis 11.45
List of Formulae 11.45
12. ASSOCIATION OF ATTRIBUTES 12.1–12.37
Introduction 12.2
Difference Between Correlation and Association 12.2
Notation and Terminology 12.2
Class Frequencies 12.3
Order of Classes and Class Frequencies 12.3
Number of Frequencies 12.3
Ultimate Class Frequencies 12.3
Consistency of Data 12.5
Association and Disassociation 12.5
Methods of Studying Association 12.6
Comparison of Observed and Expected Frequencies Methods 12.6
Proportion Method 12.8
Criteria of Independence 12.11
Coefficient of Colligation 12.11
Coefficient of Contingency 12.11
Miscellaneous Illustrations 12.14
Association of Three Attributes 12.23
Partial Association 12.28
First Method 12.29
Second Method 12.29
Illusory
ThirdAssociation
Method (Yule’s Coefficient) 12.29
12.36
List of Formulae 12.37
13. INDEX NUMBERS 13.1–13.72
Introduction 13.2
Uses of Index Numbers 13.3
Classification of Index Numbers 13.4
Problems in the Construction of Index Numbers 13.4
The Purpose of the Index 13.4
Selection of a Base Period 13.5
Selection of Number of Items 13.5
Price Quotations 13.6
Choice of an Average 13.6
Selection of Appropriate Weights 13.6
Selection of an Appropriate Formula 13.7
Methods of Constructing Index Numbers 13.8
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Unweighted Index Numbers 13.8

Weighted Index Numbers 13.13
Quantity or Volume Index Numbers 13.22
Value Index Numbers 13.23
Tests of Adequacy of Index Number Formulae 13.24
Unit Test 13.24
Time Reversal Test 13.24
Factor Reversal Test 13.25
Circular Test 13.26
The Chain Index Numbers 13.29
Steps in Constructing a Chain Index 13.29
Conversion of Chain Index to Fixed Index 13.31
Base Shifting, Splicing and Deflating the Index Numbers 13.32
Base Shifting 13.32
Splicing 13.34
Use of Index Numbers in Deflating 13.36
Consumer Price Index Numbers 13.37
Meaning and Need 13.37
Utility of the Consumer Price Indices 13.38
Construction
Method of Constructing
of a Consumer
the Index
Price Index: 13.38
13.40
Aggregate Expenditure Method 13.40
Family Budget Method 13.40
Index Number of Industrial Production 13.44
Miscellaneous Illustrations 13.45
Limitations of Index Numbers 13.70
List of Formulae 13.71
14. ANALYSIS OF TIME SERIES 14.1–14.83
Introduction 14.2
Time Series Defined 14.2
Utility of Time Series Analysis 14.3
Components of Time Series 14.4
Secular Trend 14.5
Seasonal Variations 14.7
Irregular Variations 14.9
Preliminary Adjustments Before Analysing Time Series 14.10
Calendar Variations 14.10
Population Changes 14.11
Price Changes 14.11
Comparability 14.11
Measurement of Trend 14.11
Freehand or Graphic Method 14.12
Merits and Limitations 14.13
Semi-Average Method 14.13
Merits and Limitations 14.16
Moving Average Method 14.16
Merits and Limitations 14.22
Method of the Least Squares 14.22
Merits and Limitations 14.29
Second Degree Parabola 14.29
Measuring Trends By Logarithms 14.32
Exponential Trends 14.33
Second Degree Curves Fitted to Logarithms 14.34
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Growth Curves 14.34

Selecting the Type of Trend 14.35
Choice of the Trend Period 14.36
Shifting the Trend Origin 14.36
Conversion of Annual Trend Values to Monthly Values 14.37
Measurement of Seasonal Variations 14.38
Method of Simple Averages 14.39
Ratio-To-Trend Method 14.41
Ratio-To-Moving Average Method 14.43
Link Relative Method 14.49
Uses
Whichand
Method
Limitations
to Use?of Seasonal Index 14.51
14.52
Deseasonalized Data 14.53
Measurement of Cyclical Variations 14.53
Residual Method 14.53
Reference Cycle Analysis or the National Bureau Method 14.54
Measurement of Irregular Variations 14.55
Calculation of Correlation in Time Series 14.55
Miscellaneous Illustrations 14.59
List of Formulae 14.83
15. INTERPOLATION AND EXTRAPOLATION 15.1–15.35
Introduction 15.2
Interpolation and Extrapolation Defined 15.2
Significance of Interpolation and Extrapolation 15.2
Assumptions of Interpolation and Extrapolation 15.3
Methods of Interpolation 15.3
Graphic Method 15.4
Algebraic Methods 15.5
Newton’s Method 15.8
Lagrange’s Method 15.16
Parabolic Curve Method 15.18
Inverse Interpolation 15.20
Extrapolation 15.21
Miscellaneous Illustrations 15.22
List of Formulae 15.35
16. VITAL STATISTICS 16.1–16.31
Introduction 16.2
Vital Statistics 16.2
Uses of Vital Statistics 16.2
Use to Individuals 16.2
Use to Operating Agencies 16.3
Use in Research 16.3
Use in Public Administration 16.3
International Use of Vital Statistics 16.3
Methods of Obtaining Vital Statistics 16.3
Registration Method 16.3
Census Enumeration 16.4
Analytical Method—Estimation of Vital Rates Using Census Data 16.4
Measurement of Fertility 16.5
Crude Birth Rate 16.5
Specific Fertility Rate 16.5
General Fertility Rate 16.6
Total Fertility Rate (TFR) 16.6
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Reproduction Rates 16.7

Net Reproduction Rate 16.8
Measurement of Mortality 16.14
Crude Death Rate 16.15
Specific Death Rates 16.15
Standardised Death Rates 16.16
Infant Mortality Rate 16.18
Neo-Natal Mortality Rate 16.19
Maternal Mortality Rate 16.19
Natural Increase Rate 16.20
Net Migration Rate 16.20
Vital Index 16.20
Life Tables 16.21
Uses of Life Tables 16.21
Miscellaneous Illustrations 16.25
17. STATISTICAL FALLACIES 17.1–17.6
Introduction 17.2
Bias 17.2
Inconsistency in Definitions 17.2
Faulty Generalizations 17.3
Faulty Deductions 17.3
Inappropriate Comparisons 17.3
Misuse of Various Tools of Analysis Like Mean, Median,
Mode, Dispersion, Correlation, etc. 17.4
Faulty Interpretation of Trend, Seasonal and Cyclical Variations, etc. 17.4
Technical Errors 17.4
Failure to Comprehend the Total Background of the Data 17.5

Part II
1. PROBABILITY AND EXPECTED VALUE 1.1–1.50
Introduction 1.2
Probability Defined 1.3
Classical or a Priori Probability 1.3
Shortcomings of the Classical Approach 1.5
Relative Frequency Theory of Probability 1.5
Subjective Approach to Probability 1.6
Axiomatic Approach to Probability 1.7
Importance of the Concept of Probability 1.7
Calculation of Probability 1.8
Theorems of Probability 1.10
Addition Theorem 1.10
Multiplication Theorem 1.12
Conditional Probability 1.13
Bayes’ Theorem 1.14
Mathematical Expectation 1.19
Random Variable and Probability Distribution 1.20
Miscellaneous Illustrations 1.22
Appendix I 1.46
Elementary Set Theory 1.46
Operation on Sets 1.47
Appendix II 1.49
Counting Rules 1.49
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2. THEORETICAL DISTRIBUTIONS 2.1–2.72

Introduction 2.2
Binomial Distribution 2.4
Obtaining Coefficients of the Binomial 2.7
Understanding Pascal’s Triangle 2.8
Properties of the Binomial Distribution 2.8
Constants of the Binomial Distribution 2.8
Importance of the Binomial Distribution 2.11
Fitting a Binomial Distribution 2.13
The Multinomial Distribution 2.18
Negative Binomial Distribution 2.19
Poisson Distribution 2.20
Constants of the Poisson Distribution 2.21
Role of the Poisson Distribution 2.24
Fitting a Poisson Distribution 2.25
Poisson Distribution As an Approximation of the Binomial Distribution 2.28
Hypergeometric Distribution 2.29
Normal Distribution 2.30
Graph of Normal Distribution 2.31
Relation Between Binomial, Poisson and Normal Distributions 2.31
Importance of the Normal Distribution 2.31
Properties of the Normal Distribution 2.33
Conditions for Normality 2.34
Area Under the Normal Curve 2.34
Significance of the Normal Distribution 2.38
Fitting a Normal Curve 2.46
A Word of Caution 2.50
Miscellaneous Illustrations 2.51
3. STATISTICAL INFERENCE – TESTS OF HYPOTHESES 3.1–3.67
Introduction 3.2
Hypothesis Testing 3.2
Procedure of Testing Hypothesis 3.2
Measuring the Power of a Hypothesis Test 3.8
Standard Error and Sampling Distribution 3.8
Universe Distribution 3.9
Estimation 3.10
Point Estimates 3.11
Interval Estimates 3.11
Tests for Number of Successes 3.13
Test for Proportion of Successes 3.14
Test for Difference Between Proportions 3.15
Tests of Significance for Large Samples 3.19
Difference Between Small and Large Samples 3.19
Two-Tailed Test for Difference Between the Means of Two Samples 3.24
Standard Error of the Difference Between Two Standard Deviations 3.27
Tests of Significance for Small Samples 3.27
The Assumption of Normality 3.28
Student’s T-Distribution 3.28
Application of the T-Distribution 3.30
Miscellaneous Illustrations 3.46
Limitations of Tests of Significance 3.65
List of Formulae 3.66
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4. C2 TEST AND GOODNESS OF FIT 4.1–4.46

Introduction 4.2
X2 Defined 4.2
Degrees of Freedom 4.3
Constants
The Chi-Square
of C2 Distribution 4.4
4.5
The X2 Test When the Degrees of Freedom Exceed 30 4.5
Alternative Method of Obtaining the Value of X2 4.6
Conditions for Applying X2 Test 4.6
Yates’ Corrections 4.6
Grouping When Individual Frequencies are Small 4.7
Uses of X2 Test 4.7
Additive Property of X2 4.15
Chi-Square Test for Specified Value of Population Variance 4.16
Miscellaneous Illustrations 4.17
Using the Computer for Chi-Square Test 4.45
Misuse of Chi-Square Test 4.45
Limitations on the Use of X2 Test 4.45
5. F-TEST AND ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE 5.1–5.37
The F-Test or the Variance Ratio Test 5.2
Applications of F-Test 5.2
Analysis of Variance 5.5
Assumptions in Analysis of Variance 5.6
Technique of Analysis of Variance 5.7
One-Way Classification 5.7
Coding of Data 5.12
Analysis of Variance in Two-Way Classification Model 5.14
Word of Caution 5.37
6. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS 6.1–6.10
Introduction 6.2
Randomized Block Design 6.2
Advantages of a Completely Randomized Experimental Design 6.3
Latin Squares 6.6
Significance of Latin Square 6.7
Assumption in the Analysis of Latin Square 6.7
Randomized Blocks vs Latin Square 6.10
Latin Cubes 6.10
Factorial Experiment 6.10
7. STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL 7.1–7.42
Introduction 7.2
Control Charts 7.4
How to Set Up the Control Limits 7.6
Types of Control Charts 7.6
Setting Up a Control Procedure 7.7
X -Chart 7.7
R-Chart 7.10
Control Chart for the Standard Deviation or Σ-Chart 7.13
R-Chart vs Σ-Chart 7.14
Control Chart for C (Number of Defects Per Unit) 7.14
Use of C-Chart 7.15
Control
Advantages
Chartand
forLimitations
P (Fractionof
Defective)
Statistical Quality Control 7.17
7.22
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Advantages 7.22
Limitations 7.23
Total Quality Management 7.23
Acceptance Sampling 7.24
Role of Acceptance Sampling 7.24
Types of Acceptance Sampling Plans 7.25
Advantages of Double Sampling Plan 7.26
Selection of a Sampling Plan 7.26
Construction of an OC Curve 7.27
The Operating Characteristic (OC) Curve 7.27
AQL and LTPD 7.27
Shape of an Ideal OC Curve 7.28
Shape of a Typical OC Curve 7.28
8. BUSINESS FORECASTING 8.1–8.14
Introduction 8.2
Role of Forecasting in Business 8.2
Steps in Forecasting 8.2
Methods of Forecasting 8.3
Business Barometers 8.4
Extrapolation 8.5
Regression Analysis 8.5
Econometric Models 8.6
Forecasting By the Use of Time Series Analysis 8.7
Opinion Polling 8.8
Causal Models 8.8
Exponential Smoothing 8.8
Survey Method 8.11
Theories of Business Forecasting 8.11
Sequence or Time-Lag Theory 8.12
Action and Reaction Theory 8.12
Economic Rhythm Theory 8.12
Specific Historical Analogy 8.12
Cross-Section Analysis 8.13
Cautions While Using Forecasting Techniques 8.13
9. PARTIAL AND MULTIPLE CORRELATION 9.1–9.27
Introduction 9.2
Partial Correlation 9.2
Partial Correlation Coefficient 9.2
Zero Order, First Order and Second Order Coefficients 9.3
Partial Correlation Coefficients in Case of Four Variables 9.4
Second-Order Partial Correlation Coefficients 9.5
The Significance of a Partial Correlation Coefficient 9.6
Multiple Correlation 9.7
Coefficient of Multiple Correlation 9.7
Advantages of Multiple Correlation Analysis 9.8
Limitations of Multiple Correlation Analysis 9.9
Multiple Regression Analysis 9.9
Multiple Regression and Correlation Analysis 9.9
Normal Equations for the Least Square Regression Plane 9.10
Assumptions of Linear Multiple Regression Analysis 9.10
Other Equations of Multiple Linear Regression 9.11
Generalizations for More than Three Variables 9.12
Use of Computers in Multiple Regression and Correlation Analysis 9.12
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Reliability of Estimates 9.14

Coefficient of Multiple Determination 9.15
Miscellaneous Illustrations 9.15
List of Formulae 9.27
10. STATISTICAL DECISION THEORY 10.1–10.21
Introduction 10.2
Ingredients of Decision Problem 10.2
1.Alternative Courses of Action 10.3
2.Uncertainty 10.3
3.Payoff Table 10.3
4.Decision Criteria 10.4
Optimal Decisions 10.7
1.the Maximin Principle 10.7
2.the Minimax Principle 10.7
3.the Bayes’ Principle 10.8
Miscellaneous Illustrations 10.12
Decision Tree Analysis 10.20
Steps in Decision Tree Analysis 10.20
Advantages of Decision Tree Approach 10.21
11. NON-PARAMETRIC TESTS 11.1–11.12
Introduction 11.2
Advantages of Non-Parametric Tests 11.2
Sign Test 11.3
The Paired-Sample Sign Test 11.3
A Rank Sum Test : the Mann-Whitney U Test 11.6
The One Sample Runs Test 11.8
The Kruskal-Wallis or H-Test 11.10
Spearman’s Rank Correlation 11.11
Limitations of Non-Parametric Tests 11.12
Comments 11.12

Revisionary Exercise (R.1 – R.148)

Appendices
1. LOGARITHMS, RECIPROCALS AND SQUARE ROOT A.3 – A.8
Logarithms A.3
Reciprocals A.7
Extracting Square Root A.7
Rules of Signs A.8
2. PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS A.9 – A.10
Permutations A.9
Combinations A.10
3. SELECT REFERENCES A.11 – A.13
4. SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND FORMULAE A.15 – A.25
Symbols and Abbreviations A.15
5. STATISTICAL
(Formulae) TABLES A.16
A.27 – A.43
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