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Statistics revision for SSC MTS: understand the base rule, apply the correct formula or relation, check common traps, then practise with approved questions.

Concept

Core idea

SSC Statistics mainly uses descriptive measures such as mean, median and mode, together with simple interpretation of data. Choose the measure according to the question rather than using one formula everywhere.

SSC MTS focus: Solve the core method first, then use the approved practice questions on this page to build exam-speed accuracy.

Short Notes

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Statistics revision rule: concept → formula/relation → one worked example → timed practice → error review.

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  • Core concept
  • Key formula/relation
  • Common trap
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Formula / key facts

  • Mean = Sum/Number
  • Median = middle observation after arranging data
  • Mode = most frequent observation
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Tricks / shortcuts

Always arrange ungrouped data before finding the median; frequency, not magnitude, determines the mode.

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Always arrange ungrouped data before finding the median; frequency, not magnitude, determines the mode.

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Practice example: In a Statistics practice set, a student answers 18 questions correctly out of 24. What percentage is correct?

Solution: Correct percentage = 18/24 x 100 = 75%.

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  1. In a Statistics practice set, a student answers 18 questions correctly out of 24. What percentage is correct?
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Statistics becomes easier when you identify the required measure before calculating.

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Identify the requested measure first: mean uses total/count, median uses ordered position, mode uses frequency.

Exam-use rule

Median is the middle value after ordering; mean is sum divided by count.

Use this in 3 seconds

Median: sort first. Mean: total first. Mode: count frequency.

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Identify the requested measure first: mean uses total/count, median uses ordered position, mode uses frequency.

Tip: Always arrange raw data before finding the median.
Real exam shortcut before you solve

Find the median of 3, 7, 5, 9, 1.

Step 1

Arrange the data: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.

Step 2

The middle value is 5.

Rule

Median is the middle value after ordering; mean is sum divided by count.

3-second trick

Median: sort first. Mean: total first. Mode: count frequency.

Trap to avoid

Do not take the middle value from an unsorted list.

Correct answer

5

Worked example

Find the median of 3, 7, 5, 9, 1.

Thinking path
  • There are five observations.
  • The third value is central after sorting.
  • Therefore median = 5.

Final answer: 5

Why this is fast: Choosing the right statistical measure avoids unnecessary calculations.

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In a Statistics practice set, a student answers 18 questions correctly out of 24. What percentage is correct?

Concept type: Mean, median, mode and data summary Shortcut used: Identify the requested measure first: mean uses total/count, median uses ordered position, mode uses frequency. Quick hint: Always arrange raw data before finding the median.
Quick idea: Correct percentage = 18/24 x 100 = 75%.
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How should I revise Statistics for SSC MTS?

Revise the core relation, solve one worked example, then attempt a short timed practice set.

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