Collection of Data
CBSE Class 11 Statistics — Sources of data, methods of collection, questionnaire design, census and sampling.
Topics(10)
Statistical Enquiry and Sources of Data
Meaning of statistical enquiry, important terms, internal/external sources.
Primary and Secondary Data
Meaning, sources, comparison, degree-based distinction.
Methods of Collecting Primary Data
Six primary data collection methods.
Construction of Questionnaire
Principles of questionnaire design, types of questions.
Census and Sampling Methods
Census vs sampling, factors affecting sample size.
Random Sampling Methods
Simple random, systematic, stratified, cluster sampling.
Non-Random Sampling Methods
Convenience, purposive, quota, snowball sampling.
Principles of Sampling and Statistical Errors
Principles of sampling, sampling vs non-sampling errors.
Sources and Precautions of Secondary Data
Published and unpublished sources, precautions.
Census of India and NSSO
Census of India and role of NSSO in data collection.