SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 Study Plan
SSC CGL Tier-1 exam was conducted from 14th July to 17th July 2023. A tentative answer key has been released by the SSC. The Tier 1 Result has been released on the official website of SSC on 19th September 2023. Candidates who have qualified for the Tier 2 must have started their preparation for the Tier 2 examination.
In this blog, we have mentioned the SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-2 (Statistics) study plan for 30 days. To understand the study plan, it is necessary for candidates to have an idea of the exam pattern and syllabus.
SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Pattern
Paper | Session | Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
I (Common for all posts) | I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | I (1 hour ) | Module I – Mathematical abilities Module II –Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 30 Total = 60 | 60 x 3= 180 |
| | II (1 hour ) | Module I – English Language Comprehension Module II – General Awareness | 45 25 Total = 70 | 70 x 3 = 210 |
| | III (15 minutes) | Module – I – Computer Knowledge module | 20 | 20 x 3 = 60 |
| II (15 minutes) | III | Module – II : Data Entry Speed Test | One data entry task of 2000 key | |
II (Only for JSO) | 2 hours | | Statistics (Paper I as above) | 100 | 100 x 2 = 200 |
III – AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) & Assistant Accounts officer | 2 hours | | General Studies (Finance & Economics) (Paper I as above) | 100 | 100 x 2 = 200 |
| | | Total | 500 | 850 |
SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-2 (Statistics) Syllabus
Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Measures of Central Tendency– Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion– Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation, and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlations (For three variables only).
Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete).
Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling, and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.
Statistical Inference – Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample, and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
Index Numbers – Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index numbers, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 Study Plan
Day | Topics of Statistics |
Day-1 | Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data |
Day-2 | Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability |
Day-3 | Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem |
Day-4 | Sampling Theory |
Day-5 | Statistical Inference |
Day-6 | Attempt a Mock Test |
Day-7 | Analysis of Variance |
Day-8 | Time Series Analysis |
Day-9 | Random Variable and Probability Distributions |
Day-10 | Correlation and Regression |
Day-11 | Measures of Central Tendency |
Day-12 | Attempt a Mock Test |
Day-13 | Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis |
Day-14 | Measures of Dispersion |
Day-15 | Index Numbers |
Day-16 | Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square, and F statistics, Confidence intervals |
Day-17 | Base shifting and splicing of index numbers |
Day-18 | Attempt a Mock Test |
Day-19 | Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions |
Day-20 | Sample size decisions |
Day-21 | Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator |
Day-22 | Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes |
Day-23 | Multiple and partial correlation |
Day-24 | Revise your weak topics |
Day-25 | Attempt Previous year’s question papers of last 2 years |
Day-26 | Attempt a Mock Test |
Day-27 | Attempt a Mock Test |
Day-28 | Take a rest and analyze your performance in the mock test |
Day-29 | Revise the topics you are not able to solve in mock tests |
Day-30 | Solve Previous year’s question paper |
Best Books for Statistics Paper
Book Name | Publisher/ Authors |
Statistics Practice Workbook | Kiran Publishers |
Statistics Paper | R. Gupta |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. No, the Statistics paper is only mandatory for the candidates who have applied for the post of JSO.
Ans. The total weightage of SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-2 (Statistics) is 200.
Ans. The best books for SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-2 (Statistics) are mentioned in this blog.
Ans. SSC CGL Tier-2 2023 will be conducted on the 25th, 26th, and 27th October 2023.
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