Statistical Description of DataPYQ Dec 21Question 2634 of 295
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A national institute arranged its student's data in accordance with different states. This arrangement of data is known as:

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ATemporal Data
BGeographical Data
COrdinal Data
DCardinal Data
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — Geographical Data

All Options:

  • ATemporal Data
  • BGeographical Data
  • COrdinal Data
  • DCardinal Data

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Statistical data can be classified in different ways depending on the basis of classification. When data is classified or arranged in accordance with geographical locations or spatial regions—such as countries, states, districts, or cities—it is referred to as geographical or spatial classification (or geographical data). In contrast, temporal classification refers to data arranged chronologically by time (e.g., years, months), ordinal data relates to qualitative characteristics with a relative rank or order, and cardinal (quantitative) data is classified based on numerical measurements. Since the student data is arranged by different states, it constitutes geographical data. Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

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