Frequency Tables and Histograms

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What is a frequency table?

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A frequency table is a way to organize data that shows how often each value occurs in a dataset.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points within specified ranges (bins).

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How do you calculate the total number of observations from a frequency table?

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Add all the frequencies together to find the total number of observations.

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What is the mode in a dataset?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a dataset.

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How do you find the percentage of a specific category in a frequency table?

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Divide the frequency of the category by the total number of observations and multiply by 100.

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a histogram?

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A bar graph displays categorical data with rectangular bars, while a histogram displays continuous data with bars representing frequency within intervals.

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How can you determine the range of a dataset?

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The range is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the dataset.

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What does it mean if a histogram is skewed to the right?

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A right-skewed histogram indicates that most data points are concentrated on the left, with a few larger values extending to the right.

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What is a bin in a histogram?

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A bin is a range of values that groups data points together in a histogram.

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How do you interpret the height of bars in a histogram?

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The height of each bar represents the frequency of data points within that bin.

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