Histograms Flashcard

Front

Absolute Value is the ____________.

Back

Distance a number is from zero.

Front

What can we determine from a histogram?

Back

A histogram shows the frequency distribution of data, but it may not provide exact values.

Front

What is a histogram?

Back

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, using bars to show frequency.

Front

How do you find the range of a histogram?

Back

Subtract the lowest value from the highest value in the data set.

Front

What does the height of a bar in a histogram represent?

Back

The frequency of data points within a specific range.

Front

If a histogram shows that 35 people watched between 6 and 10 hours of TV, what does this indicate?

Back

It indicates that 35 people fall within that range of TV watching hours.

Front

What is the purpose of using absolute value in mathematics?

Back

To express the distance of a number from zero, regardless of direction.

Front

What is a perfect square?

Back

A number that can be expressed as the product of an integer with itself.

Front

Give an example of a perfect square.

Back

9 is a perfect square because it is 3 x 3.

Front

How can you determine the number of options from a histogram?

Back

By counting the total frequency represented in the relevant bars.