State the main limitation of statistics

Answer

Statistics is the process of identifying, collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpretation and presentation of data. Statistical Analysis is the branch of science responsible for rendering various analytical techniques and tools to deal with big data.it is the science of identifying, organizing, assessing and interpreting data to make interferences about a particular populace.

limitation of statistics

1. Statistics deals only with quantitative characteristics.

1. Statistics does not deal with qualitative factors

2. Statistics does not deal with individual measurement.

3. Study of numerical facts only.

4. Statistics can be misused.

5. Statistics is collected with a given purpose and cannot be indiscriminately applied to any situation.

6. Study of Aggregate level.

7. Homogeneity of data.

8. Result are True only on Average.

9. Without Reference Results may to prove wrong.

10. Can be used only by the experts.

Misuse of Statistics

Statistics discusses only the numerical data. That is why if the statistical data cannot be collected and analyzed carefully, it may be misused. Misuse of statistics means lack of confidence in statistical methods and statements.

Some people have misgivings about statistics and make observation like the following:

• Statistics is a rainbow of lies.
• Statistics are tissues of falsehood.
• Statistics can prove anything.
• Statistics cannot prove anything.
• Source of data not given.
• Defective Data.
• Unfair Comparison.