UPSC IES ISS 2017 Statistics Paper II Question Paper PDF
- Year 2017
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 80
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Two Hours
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service Examination |
| Year | 2017 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Statistics Paper-II |
| Subject | Statistics |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 80 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the Statistics Paper II from the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service Examination conducted by UPSC in 2017. The paper consists of 80 objective-type questions and is allocated a total of 200 marks, with a time limit of two hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the IES/ISS examinations, providing valuable insights into the types of questions and topics covered in statistics. Practicing with this paper can significantly aid in exam preparation and understanding the exam pattern.
Major Topics Covered
- Statistics
- ANOVA
- Linear Regression
- Correlation
- Hypothesis Testing
- Probability
- Statistical Inference
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Indian Economic Service and Indian Stati preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
Related Resources
- UPSC IES ISS 2017 Statistics Paper I
- UPSC IES ISS 2016 Statistics Paper II
- UPSC IES ISS 2018 Statistics Paper II
- UPSC IES ISS 2017 Statistics Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC IES ISS Statistics Syllabus
- UPSC IES ISS Exam Pattern
- UPSC IES ISS 2018 Statistics Paper II
- UPSC IES ISS 2016 Statistics Paper II
Instructions
- IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES.
- IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
- Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet.
- Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection.
- You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
- DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
- This Test Booklet contains 80 items (questions).
- Each item comprises four responses (answers).
- You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
- In case you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided. See directions in the Answer Sheet.
- Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet, you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
- After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
- You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE OUESTION PAPERS.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. In a 2-way ANOVA with 6 rows, 5 columns and 3 observations per cell, what are the degrees of freedom for the sum of squares for interaction and error respectively?
- (a) 20 and 60
- (b) 30 and 50
- (c) 20 and 40
- (d) 15 and 65
Q3. If Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are independent with E(Y1) = E(Y2) = mu1 + mu2, E(Y3) = E(Y4) = mu1 + mu3, Var(Yi) = sigma2; i = 1, 2, 3, 4, the condition of estimability of the parametric function μ_1 + μ_2 + μ_3 is
- (a) l2 = l3
- (b) l2 = l1 + l3
- (c) l3 = l1 + l2
- (d) l1 = l2 + l3
Q4. Let yi follow N(α + β xi, σ^2); i = 1, 2, 3, . . , n. Let (\hatα, \hatβ) and (\tildeα, \tildeβ) be the least squares and maximum likelihood estimates of (α, β) respectively. Then which one of the following is correct?
- (a) \hatα ≠ \tildeα, \hatβ ≠ \tildeβ
- (b) \hatα = \tildeα, \hatβ ≠ \tildeβ
- (c) \hatα = \tildeα, \hatβ = \tildeβ
- (d) \hatα = \tildeα, \hatβ = \tildeβ only when σ^2 is known
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service Examination.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is for Statistics Paper-II.
What is the conducting body?
The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
In which year was this exam conducted?
This exam was conducted in 2017.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 200.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.