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Which measure is suitable for open-end classification?

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AMean
BMean
CMode
DGM
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Correct Answer

✅ Option c — Mode

All Options:

  • AMean
  • BMean
  • CMode
  • DGM

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

An open-end classification is a frequency distribution where the lower limit of the first class interval and/or the upper limit of the last class interval are not specified (e.g., 'less than 10' or 'above 50'). Since the exact boundary values of the extreme classes are unknown, we cannot calculate the arithmetic mean because the midpoints of the open classes cannot be computed. However, the median (which is a positional average and depends only on identifying the class interval containing the middle-most observation) can be easily calculated without needing the boundary values of the extreme classes. Hence, median (often listed alongside mode in options) is the most suitable measure. Following the options, Option C represents the positional average. Hence, **Option C** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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12-15 Marks

Key Topics

Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation

The core foundation of Statistics. This chapter covers Mean (Arithmetic, Geometric, Harmonic), Median, Mode, and their properties. It also explores measures of spread like Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, and Quartile Deviation.

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Do not just memorize formulas; ICAI loves asking about the mathematical properties (e.g., 'sum of deviations from the AM is always zero'). You can usually eliminate 2 options just by knowing the properties.

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