Stat Assignment No 1 For 2024 Batch
Stat Assignment No 1 For 2024 Batch
Stat Assignment No 1 For 2024 Batch
2. In a factory, there are 100 skilled, 150 semi-skilled and 250 unskilled workers. It has been observed
that on an average a unit length of a particular fabric is woven by a skilled worker in 2 hours, by a semi-
skilled worker in 3 hours and by an unskilled worker in 4 hours. After training of 2 years, the semi-skilled
workers are expected to become skilled and the unskilled workers to become semi-skilled. How much
less time will be required after 2 years of training for weaving the unit length of fabric by an average
worker?
3. Find the median of the following distribution and comment why is the median a more suitable measure
of central tendency than mean in this case? Also find quartile deviation.
Age (years) No. of persons (‘ 000 ) Age (years) No. of persons (‘ 000 )
Below 10 2 Below 50 14
Below 20 5 Below 60 15
Below 30 9 Below 70 15.5
Below 40 12 Above 70 15.6
4. The frequency distribution of weight in grams of mangoes of a given variety is given below. Calculate
the median and the range of weight of middle 50 percent of mangoes.
5. The median and mode of the following wage distribution are known to be Rs. 33.5 and Rs. 34
respectively. Find the missing frequencies:
X: 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90 90-100 100-110
F: 4 6 5 10 20 22 24 6 2 1
Company A Company B
Male Female Male Female
No. of employees 40 10 20 30
Mean 30 20 27 32
Variance 8 3 12 5
9. You are given the position in a factory before and after the settlement of an industrial dispute.
Comment on the gains or losses from the point of view of workers and that of management.
Before After
No. of workers 3000 2900
Mean wages (Rs) 220 230
Median wages (Rs) 250 240
Standard deviation (Rs) 30 26
11. A textile worker in the city of Mumbai earns Rs. 35,000 per month. The cost of living index for a
particular month is given as 136. Using the following information, find out the amount of money he spent
on house rent and clothing.