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Which of the following does not form characteristics in dividing the data?

Options

ANo. of auditors auditing Accounts.
BNo. of files audited by auditor
CNo. of files audited less than 6\displaystyle 6, less than 5\displaystyle 5, less than 10\displaystyle 10
DFile less than, moderate than, higher than
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Correct Answer

✅ Option d — File less than, moderate than, higher than

All Options:

  • ANo. of auditors auditing Accounts.
  • BNo. of files audited by auditor
  • CNo. of files audited less than 6\displaystyle 6, less than 5\displaystyle 5, less than 10\displaystyle 10
  • DFile less than, moderate than, higher than

Detailed Solution & Explanation

In statistical data classification, dividing or grouping data requires clear, objective, and well-defined criteria (which can be quantitative variables or qualitative attributes). Option A (number of auditors auditing accounts), Option B (number of files audited by an auditor), and Option C (classifications based on concrete counts like less than 6\displaystyle 6, less than 5\displaystyle 5, and less than 10\displaystyle 10) all represent measurable and precise quantitative characteristics. In contrast, Option D ("File less than, moderate than, higher than") uses vague, subjective, and incomplete terms (e.g., "moderate than") without any defined numerical ranges or attribute boundaries. Because it lacks objective definitions, it cannot be used as a valid characteristic for classifying or dividing statistical data. Hence, **Option D** is the correct answer.

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