Statistical Representation of DataMCQMTP Sep 24 Series IQuestion 2678 of 295
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The following set of data cannot be presented in a table

Options

AThe heights of students described in centimeters
BThe weights of candidates expressed in kilograms
CThe amount of rainfall opined as "medium", "average", "heavy", etc.
DThe number of bills per day cleared by an auditor in a month
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Correct Answer

✅ Option c — The amount of rainfall opined as "medium", "average", "heavy", etc.

All Options:

  • AThe heights of students described in centimeters
  • BThe weights of candidates expressed in kilograms
  • CThe amount of rainfall opined as "medium", "average", "heavy", etc.
  • DThe number of bills per day cleared by an auditor in a month

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

In statistics, tabulation is a systematic and logical presentation of numeric data in rows and columns to facilitate comparison and statistical analysis. - Option A (heights in centimeters), Option B (weights in kilograms), and Option D (number of bills cleared per day) all represent **quantitative variables** that can be precisely measured numerically and organized in tables using discrete or continuous frequency distributions. - Option C, however, involves qualitative descriptions ('medium', 'average', 'heavy', etc.) which represent opinions and subjective feelings about the amount of rainfall, rather than direct numeric measurements. Because these are qualitative and subjective assessments without strict, uniform, and measurable numeric scales, they represent non-structured qualitative variables that are not suitable for standard tabular representation in statistics. Hence, **Option C** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Statistical Representation of Data

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

2-4 Marks

Key Topics

Data, Frequency Distribution, Graphical Representation

This chapter covers Data, Frequency Distribution, Graphical Representation and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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Exam Strategy Tip

This topic carries 2-4 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

Key Concepts to Understand

Set

A well-defined collection of distinct objects (called elements or members). Sets are denoted by capital letters and elements are listed within curly braces. Key operations include Union (∪), Intersection (∩), and Complement.

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