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ASSIGNMENT DRIVE Winter 2015

PROGRAM MBADS / MBAHCSN3 / MBAN2 / PGDBAN2 / MBAFLEX SEMESTER I
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MB0040 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT

Q1.Statistics plays a vital role in almost every facet of human life. Describe the functions
of Statistics. Explain the applications of statistics.
(Meaning 2 marks, Functions 3 marks, Applications - 5 marks)
Answer:Statistics- Statistics as a discipline is the development and application of methods to collect,
analyze and interpret data. Modern statistical methods involve the design and analysis of
experiments and

Q2.
a) Explain the approaches to define probability.
b) State the addition and multiplication rules of probability giving an example of each
case.
Answer:
a.
Approaches to define Probability
There are four approaches to define Probability. They are as follows:
1) Classical / mathematical / priori approach

2) Statistical / relative frequency / empirical / posteriori approach

3)
Q3.
a) The procedure of testing hypothesis requires a researcher to adopt several steps.
Describe in brief all such steps.
b) Explain the components of time series.
Answer.
a.
Steps for procedure of testing hypothesis
Five Steps in Hypothesis Test

Q4. a. What is a Chi-square test? Point out its applications. Under what conditions is
this test applicable? (Meaning of Chi-square test, Applications, Conditions)
b) Discuss the types of measurement scales with examples.
Answer:
a. Chi-square test
The Chi-square test is one of the most commonly used non-parametric tests in statistical
work. The Greek Letter2 is used to denote this test. 2 describe the magnitude of
discrepancy between the observed
Q5.Business forecasting acquires an important place in every field of the economy.
Explain the objectives and theories of Business forecasting.
(Meaning 2 marks, Objectives 4 marks, Theories 4 marks)
Answer:
Meaning:
Business forecasting provides a guide to long-term strategic planning and helps to inform
decisions about scheduling of production, personnel and distribution. These are common
statistical tasks in business that are often done poorly and frequently confused with planning
and setting of
Q6 a. What is analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique?
b. Three samples below have been obtained from normal populations with equal
variances. Test the hypothesis at 5% level that the population means are equal.

(Meaning of Analysis of Variance, Assumptions, Formulas/Calculation/Solution to the

problem) 2, 1, 7
Answer:
Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
It is a collection of statistical models used to analyze the differences between group means
and their associated procedures (such as "variation" among and between groups). In ANOVA
setting, the observed variance in a

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