Practice mode Statistics

In what sense is the word ‘statistics’ defined?

Correct answer B. Singular as well as plural sense

Explanation

The word statistics is used in both senses: in the plural it means numerical data, and in the singular it means the science of collecting, analysing and interpreting those data.

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