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The frequency distribution shows in a graph or a table all the possible values of a variable, called the random variable, and the frequency or the count of each value. For example, if you had the ages of 100 people you could do a frequency distribution and split the ages into 10 year categories and then show how many of the 100 people were in the 20s, how many in their 30s, how many in their 40s and so on.
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Can frequency distributions contain more than ten observations?
Yes.
What are three types of frequency distributions?
1) Ungrouped2) Grouped 3) Qualitative
Why are open-ended frequency distributions necessary?
to quickly and effectively represent data
Frequency and cumulative frequency are two types of what?
Frequency and cumulative frequency are two types of frequency distributions. These are frequency tables that show statistical data for different types of frequencies that include absolute, relative, and cumulative frequencies. There are mathematical formulas used to calculate these frequencies.
What are some benefits of representing data sets using frequency distributions?
Organizing the data into a frequency distribution can make patterns within the data more evident.
What is gaussian frequency curve?
The Gaussian curve is the Normal distributoin curve, the commonest (and most studied) of statistical distributions.
What is the difference of finding average from raw data and from frequency distribution?
Finding the average from the raw data requires a lot more calculations. By using frequency distributions you reduce the number of calculations.
What is difference between frequency polygon and line graph?
The difference between frequency polygon and line graphs is their purpose. Frequency polygons are for understanding shapes distributions, while line graphs shows information that is related in some way.
What are the three frequency distributions and when should each be used?
There are many frequency distributions: Uniform, Binomial, Multinomial, Poisson, Gaussian, Chi-square, Student's t, Fisher's F, Beta, Gamma, Lognormal, Logistic to name some off the top of my head. And I am sure I've missed many more. You need to specify which ones you are interested in. Forgot the Exponential.
Are open-ended classes allowed in frequency distributions?
Yes, open-ended classes are allowed in frequency distributions. These classes do not have a defined upper or lower limit, which can be useful for representing data that extends indefinitely, such as income or age. However, while they can provide a general overview of data trends, they may limit the precision of statistical analysis since exact values are not specified.
Are all symmetric distributions normal distributions?
No. There are many other distributions, including discrete ones, that are symmetrical.
What is the formula for adjusted frequency in statistics?
Adjusted frequency in statistics is calculated to account for biases or irregularities in data sampling. The formula typically takes the form: [ \text{Adjusted Frequency} = \frac{\text{Observed Frequency} + \text{Adjustment}}{\text{Total Observations} + \text{Adjustment Factor}} ] where the adjustment can be a constant or derived from other statistical measures, depending on the context. This helps to provide a more accurate representation of frequency distributions.
