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What type of frequency distribution is used to organize data that can be divided into distinct categories?
Which graphical representation displays data using adjacent rectangles, where the area of each rectangle is proportional to the frequency of the corresponding class?
In a grouped frequency distribution, what is the graphical representation that displays the cumulative frequency by connecting the midpoints of the class intervals?
What type of graphical representation displays the frequency distribution by connecting the midpoints of the class intervals with straight line segments?
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In a grouped frequency distribution, what term is used to refer to the intervals or ranges into which the data are divided?
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Which graphical representation is used to display the cumulative frequency distribution of a categorical variable?
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What type of frequency distribution is appropriate for a quantitative variable with a wide range of values?
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Which graph is used to represent cumulative frequencies for classes in a frequency distribution?
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In a frequency polygon, what are plotted on the x-axis?
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Which graph uses contiguous vertical bars to represent frequencies?
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Which statement about frequency distributions is true?
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Which type of variable is height considered?
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Which type of data is best represented by a categorical frequency distribution?
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What graphical representation is best suited for displaying a grouped frequency distribution?
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Which type of graph is used to display the cumulative frequency distribution of a data set?
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What is the primary advantage of using a frequency polygon over a histogram?
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In a grouped frequency distribution, what term is used to refer to the range of values within each group?
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Which graphical representation is most suitable for comparing the shapes of two or more frequency distributions?
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Study Notes
Sampling Methods
- Convenience sampling involves asking subjects to volunteer to provide data
- Simple random sample is a type of sample where every subject in the population has an equal chance of being selected
- Stratified random sampling involves dividing a population into groups based on characteristics and then performing a random sample from each group
Data and Variables
- Parameters are summary measures that describe a specific characteristic of a population
- Quantitative variables can be continuous or discrete
- Continuous variable is a type of quantitative variable that can assume any numerical value between two specific values
- Discrete variable is a type of quantitative variable that can only take on specific, countable values
Graphs and Charts
- Time Series Graph is used to graph data collected over a period of time
- Bar graph is used to represent data with vertical or horizontal bars for qualitative data
- Pie graph is used to show the relationship between the parts and the frequency
- Histogram is a type of graph that displays data using contiguous vertical bars to represent frequencies
- Ogive is a graph that represents cumulative frequencies for classes in a frequency distribution
Frequency Distributions
- Frequency distribution is the organization of raw data in table form using classes and frequencies
- Categorical frequency distribution is used for data that can be placed in specific categories
- Grouped frequency distribution is used for quantitative variables with a large range of values
- Midpoints of the classes are plotted for the frequencies in a frequency polygon
Statistics and Probability
- Probability is used as a basis for inferential statistics
- Statistics came from the Latin word "status"
Variables and Data
- Nominal variable is a type of variable that can be numeric and ordered or ranked
- Ordinal level of measurement involves data categories that are ranked or ordered
- Quantitative variables can be continuous or discrete
- Raw data is data in its original form
- Qualitative variables are non-numerical and categorical
- Population is the group of all subjects under study
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Test your knowledge on frequency distribution for quantitative variables and different types of graphs used to represent data. This quiz covers topics such as grouped frequency distribution, histograms, frequency polygons, and ogive graphs.
