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What is the definition of frequency distribution?
A frequency distribution is an organized tabulation of the number of individuals located in each category on the scale of measurement.
What are the two elements presented in a frequency distribution?
What do proportion measures represent?
The fraction of the total group that is associated with each score.
What is the formula for proportion?
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What is the definition of relative frequency?
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Do proportions more commonly appear as fractions?
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What is the formula to calculate percentage?
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What is the definition of 'range' in statistics?
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What is a grouped frequency distribution table?
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The groups, or intervals, in a grouped frequency distribution table are called ______ _______.
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What are the guidelines for grouped frequency distribution tables?
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What is the purpose of a frequency distribution?
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What is the formula to know how many rows to create in a frequency table?
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What are apparent limits?
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The horizontal line is the X-axis, or the _________.
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The vertical line is the Y-axis, or the ______.
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What is the general rule for graph height in relation to its length?
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What are the two types of graphs for interval or ratio data?
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How do you construct a histogram?
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What is a modified histogram?
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How do you construct a polygon?
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Study Notes
Frequency Distribution Overview
- A frequency distribution organizes and tabulates the number of individuals in each measurement category.
- It can be presented as a table or a graph, both capturing the same core elements: the measurement scale categories and their corresponding frequencies.
Proportions and Formulas
- Proportion calculates the fraction of the total group represented by each score.
- Formula for proportion: proportion = frequency / n.
- Relative frequency refers to the proportion of the total distribution, useful when absolute frequencies are unknown.
- Proportions are typically expressed in decimals rather than fractions.
- Percentage formula: percentage = p × 100 or percentage = 100 × (frequency / n).
Range and Grouped Frequency Distributions
- Range is defined as the distance from the highest score's upper limit to the lowest score's lower limit.
- A grouped frequency distribution table consolidates scores into intervals, representing ranges (e.g., number of students scoring in the 90s).
Class Intervals in Grouped Frequency Tables
- Grouped frequency distribution tables should contain about 10 class intervals for clarity—too many lead to clutter, too few lose data granularity.
- Each class interval's width should be a simple number and the bottom score should be a multiple of this width.
- Ensure all intervals are of the same width, creating a clear distinction for each score.
Purpose of Frequency Distributions
- Frequency distributions aid researchers in visualizing data patterns and frequencies.
Creating Frequency Tables
- To determine the number of rows for a frequency table, use the formula: highest number - lowest number + 1.
- Apparent limits are the lowest and highest scores that are visible in the intervals.
Graphs and their Construction
- The X-axis (abscissa) and Y-axis (ordinate) are standard graph components for depicting frequency distributions.
- A good practice is making the graph height about two-thirds to three-quarters of its length.
Types of Graphs for Data
- Two types of graphical representations for interval or ratio data include histograms and polygons.
Histograms
- Constructing a histogram involves listing numerical scores on the X-axis and drawing a bar corresponding to each frequency.
- The height of the bar matches the frequency, and the width extends to the real limits of the category for continuous variables.
Modified Histograms
- A modified histogram replaces bars with stacks of blocks, where each block represents an individual and corresponds numerically to frequency.
Polygons
- Building a polygon involves placing a dot above each score on the X-axis corresponding to frequency, then connecting the dots with a continuous line.
- The graph should extend to the X-axis at both ends, completing the visual representation of the data.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts from Statistics Chapter 2, focusing on frequency distributions. It includes definitions, structures, and the essential elements involved in creating frequency distributions. Test your knowledge on how these distributions are organized and presented.