The textbook is designed to provide BCA 1st-year students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques in mathematical statistics, essential for data analysis and interpretation.
The book is authored by Harpreet Kaur Wadhwa and Gurvinder Kaur and published by Kalyani Publishers.
The book covers a range of topics including basic statistics, data collection, classification and tabulation of data, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, correlation analysis, and regression analysis.
Yes, the textbook is tailored for beginners, laying a strong foundation in statistical principles and techniques to ensure students can grasp more advanced topics later.
The content is divided into four main units: Basic Statistics, Measures of Central Tendency, Measures of Dispersion, and Correlation and Regression Analysis, allowing for a structured approach to learning.
Yes, the textbook provides numerous solved problems and exercises to help students practice and apply the concepts learned in each chapter.
Students will develop skills in data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation of data, and critical thinking, which are essential for making informed decisions in various domains.
The textbook is specifically designed to meet the academic requirements outlined in the BCA syllabus, ensuring comprehensive coverage of topics necessary for examinations.
The course has a total of 100 marks, with 90 marks allocated for external assessments and 10 marks for internal assessments.
Students are allowed to use basic (non-programmable) calculators and log tables to assist with computations during exams.