ABM Module A Chapter-1 Definition of Statistics, Importance & Limitations & Data Collection, Classification & Tabulation 0% 1 ABM Module A Chapter-1 Definition of Statistics, Importance & Limitations & Data Collection, Classification & Tabulation This quiz is crafted to help you master the fundamentals of statistics, a key area in banking and financial analysis. It includes 20 exam-oriented multiple-choice questions designed to strengthen your understanding and boost your exam confidence. Perfect for CAIIB aspirants aiming to crack the paper with conceptual clarity. Stay smart. Stay ahead. Visit 👉 bankingshiksha.com for daily quizzes, concept-based study notes, and updated exam material. 1 / 20 1. What does the term Statistics (plural) refer to? Numerical data or facts collected systematically Science of data analysis Population sample Class interval grouping 2 / 20 2. What does Statistics (singular) mean? Numerical facts Science of collecting, classifying, presenting, analyzing & interpreting data Sample size Aggregated data 3 / 20 3. Which of the following is not a function of statistics? Condensation Comparison Hypothesis testing Percent yield calculation 4 / 20 4. Condensation in statistics refers to: Summarizing large datasets into simpler measures Running hypothesis tests Data tabulation Calculating standard deviation 5 / 20 5. What is forecasting in statistics used for? Categorizing data Predicting future trends using historical data Data tabulation Sampling 6 / 20 6. Which term describes a representative subgroup of a population? Census Sample Population Class interval 7 / 20 7. What type of data is collected directly through interviews or questionnaires? Secondary data Primary data Aggregated data Tertiary data 8 / 20 8. Which method is not used to collect primary data? Direct personal interview Indirect oral investigation Published RBI reports Questionnaires 9 / 20 9. Which source is an example of secondary data? Bank customer survey Internal bank records RBI report Focus group discussion 10 / 20 10. Classification by time period is called: Geographical Chronological Qualitative Quantitative 11 / 20 11. When data is organized based on attributes, it’s called: Geographical classification Chronological classification Quantitative classification Qualitative classification 12 / 20 12. Tabulation refers to: Grouping data into classes Sampling Presenting classified data in tables Forecasting 13 / 20 13. In frequency distribution, the class interval refers to: The number of observations The range of values in each class The upper class limit only The lower class limit 14 / 20 14. If waiting times are grouped into intervals like 0–4, 4–8, what kind of class intervals are they? One-way intervals Varying-size intervals Odd intervals Equal-size intervals 15 / 20 15. Functions of statistics include all except: Estimation Comparison Hypothesis testing Employee appraisal 16 / 20 16. A limitation of statistics is that findings are: Based on aggregates and probability Exact Subjective Always precise 17 / 20 17. Which statement about statistics is false? It deals with individual values perfectly It can be misused It requires expertise It handles qualitative data indirectly 18 / 20 18. What is the population in bank statistics? Subset of bank customers All savings account holders of the bank Data sample Class intervals 19 / 20 19. Which is an example of primary data collection for a new loan product? RBI trend report Survey of young professionals Internal MIS data Competitor loan analysis 20 / 20 20. In tabulating loan portfolio, which classification is used? Geographical Quantitative Qualitative Time-series Your score isThe average score is 20% 0% Restart quiz Send feedback