Statistics: Grouped Frequency Distribution
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What does GFDT stand for?

  • Guided frequency distribution table
  • Graphical frequency distribution table
  • General frequency distribution table
  • Grouped frequency distribution table (correct)

    • What is the range?

    The maximum subtracted by the minimum.

    What is the class width?

    The range divided by the number of groups.

    What are class limits?

    <p>The smallest and largest data values that can go into a class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a class boundary?

    <p>Halfway between one class and the next.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a class midpoint?

    <p>Average of the lower and upper class limits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'nice' class width?

    <p>A class width that is a multiple of 5 or 10.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a histogram?

    <p>A type of representation of a GFDT similar to a bar graph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bell-shaped curve?

    <p>Shape of disturbance that has a peak in the middle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a uniform shape of disturbance?

    <p>Shape that is close to flat all the way across.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a J-shaped distribution?

    <p>Shape that increases from left to right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reverse J-shaped distribution?

    <p>Shape that decreases from left to right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a right-skewed distribution?

    <p>Looks similar to a bell-shaped curve when covering the right side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a left-skewed distribution?

    <p>Looks similar to a bell-shaped curve when covering the left side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bimodal distribution?

    <p>Shape of disturbance that has two peaks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a U-shaped distribution?

    <p>Shaped of disturbance that is highest on the outsides and dips in the middle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a frequency polygon?

    <p>A representation that uses dots and lines, connecting class midpoints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a time series graph?

    <p>Graph that represents time on the x axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ are special percentiles that indicate location.

    <p>Quartiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first quartile is the same as the ___ percentile.

    <p>25th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The second quartile is the same as the ___ percentile or the ________.

    <p>50th, median</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The third quartile is the same as the ___ percentile.

    <p>75th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the inner quartile range?

    <p>Quartile 1 - Quartile 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a 5 number summary?

    <p>Minimum, Quartile 1, Median, Quartile 3, Maximum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are box plots?

    <p>Graphical representation of quartiles and data extremes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Grouped Frequency Distribution Table

    • GFDT stands for Grouped Frequency Distribution Table, a method of presenting data in intervals.

    Range

    • The range is calculated by subtracting the minimum data value from the maximum data value.

    Class Width

    • Class width is determined by dividing the range by the number of groups, representing the span from the beginning to the end of a class.

    Class Limits

    • Class limits include lower and upper values defining the smallest and largest data points that can fit within a class, accurate to the data precision.

    Class Boundary

    • Class boundaries are positioned halfway between consecutive class limits, providing a more precise value with one additional degree of accuracy than the actual data limits.

    Class Midpoint

    • The class midpoint represents the average of the lower and upper class limits, serving as a central value for the class.

    'Nice' Class Width

    • A 'nice' class width is typically a multiple of 5 or 10, facilitating easier data interpretation and organization.

    Histogram

    • A histogram visually represents a GFDT as a bar graph where bars are adjacent, employing class boundaries for accurate data grouping.

    Bell-Shaped Distribution

    • Describes a disturbance with a central peak that symmetrically tapers off on both sides, often representing normal distribution.

    Uniform Distribution

    • A uniform distribution appears nearly flat, indicating similar frequencies across all classes.

    J-Shaped Distribution

    • Characterized by a disturbance that shows an increase in frequencies from left to right.

    Reverse J-Shaped Distribution

    • Reflects a disturbance where frequencies decrease from left to right.

    Right-Skewed Distribution

    • A right-skewed disturbance resembles a bell curve when the right side is obscured, with a longer tail on the right.

    Left-Skewed Distribution

    • A left-skewed disturbance shows a bell curve when the left side is hidden, featuring a longer tail on the left.

    Bimodal Distribution

    • A bimodal distribution has two distinct peaks, indicating two prevalent groups within the data.

    U-Shaped Distribution

    • This disturbance peaks on both ends, while the center dips down, forming a U-like shape.

    Frequency Polygon

    • A frequency polygon displays data via dots connected by lines at class midpoints, anchoring to the x-axis before and after the dataset.

    Time Series Graph

    • Utilizes dots and lines to represent data over time, plotting time on the x-axis without anchoring.

    Quartiles

    • Quartiles are unique percentiles that signify the location of data within a dataset, dividing the data into four equal parts.

    First Quartile

    • The first quartile corresponds to the 25th percentile, marking a quarter of the dataset below this value.

    Second Quartile (Median)

    • The second quartile equates to the 50th percentile and often represents the dataset's median value.

    Third Quartile

    • The third quartile is aligned with the 75th percentile, indicating three-quarters of the data fall below this value.

    Inner Quartile Range

    • Calculated as Quartile 1 minus Quartile 3, providing insight into the spread of the middle 50% of the data.

    Five Number Summary

    • Comprises Minimum, Quartile 1, Median, Quartile 3, and Maximum values, summarizing key characteristics of the dataset.

    Box Plots

    • Box plots graphically depict the five-number summary, visually representing the distribution and spread of data through quartiles and extremes.

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    This quiz covers key concepts related to Grouped Frequency Distribution Tables, including range, class width, class limits, boundaries, and midpoints. Test your understanding of these essential statistics terms and their applications in data presentation.

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