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Basics Of Statistics (BBA205) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Basics Of Statistics Previous Year Question Paper for BBA Semester 2, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:BBA
Semester:Semester 2
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Basics Of Statistics (BBA205) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 02 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Discuss the different methods of collecting primary data
  • b
    If N=10, Mean= 12, ∑X 2=1530, find the coefficient of variation
  • c
    The coefficient of correlation be tween two variables X and Y i s 0.48. The covariance is 36. The variance of X is 16. Find the standar d deviation of Y
  • d
    Differentiate between Corre lation and Regression
  • e
    What are the four components of a time series?
  • f
    Distinguish between additive a nd multiplicative models
  • g
    Differentiate between Laspeyre’ s and Paasche’s index numbers
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Explain the importance of Statistics with respect to busines s and industry
  • b
    Compare mean deviation and st andard deviation as measures of variation. Which of the two is a better measure? Why?
  • c
    Explain the concept of regression and point out its usefulne ss in dealing with business problems
  • d
    “For constructing index numbe rs, the best method on theoreti cal ground is not the best method from practical point of view. “Discuss
  • e
    What are the objectives of time series analysis? Why do we n eed to separate out the trend movements from the periodic fluctuations ? Explain
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    State the different methods use d for diagrammatic representa tion of statistical data and indicate b riefly the advantages and disadv antages of each one of them
  • b
    Draw a pie diagram to represe nt the following data of propos ed expenditure by a state Government for the year 2018-2019. Items Agriculture Industries Health & Education Miscellaneous Proposed expenditure (in million
  • a
    What do you understand by central tendency? Under what condi tions is median more suitable than other measures of central tendency?
  • b
    Find the missing information in the following table: G r o u ps Combined Number 10 8 - 24 Mean 20 - 6 15 Geometric Mean (Note: Provide Log table)
  • a
    Create a rank correlation analysis for the following data an d interpret the result. Ranks given by two judges (X and Y) to 5 contestants Contestant A B C D E
  • b
    A company wants to study the relationship between its advert ising expenditure (in $'000) and monthl y sales (in $'000). The data f or 6 months is: Advertising Sales (Y) 40 60 70 85 100 115 i) Calculate the Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation. ii) Interpret the result. iii) Based on your result, should the company continue increasi ng advertising?
  • a
    A textile company tracks its quarterly sales (in ₹ lakhs) ov er two years as follows: Quarter Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 120 100 80 140 Year 2 160 140 110 190 The management believes that the business has a seasonal patter n and wants to forecast sales for Year 3 using the multiplicative model. Using the average trend and seasonal indices, forecast sales fo r all 4 quarters of Year 3. Also, evaluate whether the multiplicative m odel is appropriate for this dataset
  • b
    Evaluate the limitations of using the Moving Average method for forecasting and suggest when it may lead to misleading conclusions
  • a
    Evaluate the Fisher’s Ideal Index as a measure of price chan ge. Does it overcome the drawbacks of Laspeyre’s and Paasche’s index? Suppo rt your answer with reasons
  • b
    Design a simple index number using the Family Budget Method for the following data and interpret the result: Item Price in Base Year Price in Current Year Weight (Expenditure %) Food 100 120 50 Clothing 80 100 30 Rent 200 240 20

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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