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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Data 2. Classification of Data 3. Objectives.

Meaning of Data:

A set of values recorded for an event is called data. The data collected for statistical analysis do not consist of observations that are identical, they are variable in nature.

When a set of data is collected by personal investigation from the original source or by performing some experiment is called primary data.

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When the data collected by some other sources and is used after some processing for further analysis then the data is called secondary data.

Classification of Data:

The data may be of two types such as:

(a) Qualitative Data:

The character of a population which cannot be numerically expressed such as colour of flower, nature of seed coat, etc., are called quali­tative data.

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(b) Quantitative Data:

The magnitude of any character which can be numeri­cally measured is called quantitative data.

The quantitative data may be of two types:

(a) Continuous — When the values of variate do not exhibit any break, such as height of plant during growth.

(b) Discrete — When the values of variate vary by positive or negative jumps, such as the yield of rice in different plots after application of particular treat­ment or fertilizer application.

Main Objectives of Classification of Data:

1. To make proper use of raw data.

2. To make the study of data and comparison easier.

3. To put up the collected material to statistical treatment.

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4. To simplify the complexities of raw data and make it possible to draw statisti­cal inferences.

5. To give importance to the main information gathered while keeping aside the unnecessary information.