15.1 and 15.2 Analyze Frequency Tables

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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 item or category occurs.

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How do you find the total frequency in a frequency table?

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To find the total frequency, add up all the frequencies listed in the table.

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What does it mean if two categories have a small difference in frequency?

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It means that the number of occurrences for those two categories is very similar.

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If Josef sold 5 mugs, how many bowls and vases did he sell combined?

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20 (since 5 is one fourth of 20).

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What is the purpose of a frequency table in data collection?

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The purpose is to summarize and display data clearly, making it easier to analyze.

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How can you determine the most popular item from a frequency table?

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Look for the category with the highest frequency value.

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a frequency table?

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A bar graph visually represents data with bars, while a frequency table organizes data in rows and columns.

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How do you calculate the difference in frequency between two categories?

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Subtract the frequency of one category from the frequency of the other.

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What does it mean if a frequency table has a category with a frequency of zero?

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It means that there were no occurrences of that category in the data collected.

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How can frequency tables help in making decisions?

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They provide clear data that can be analyzed to identify trends and preferences.