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 value occurs in a dataset.

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What does the term 'mode' refer to in statistics?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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How do you find the total number of responses in a frequency table?

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Add up all the frequencies (counts) in the table.

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What is the purpose of a frequency table?

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To summarize and display data in a clear and organized way, making it easier to analyze.

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What is the difference between 'mean' and 'median'?

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Mean is the average of a set of numbers, while median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order.

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How can you determine which color was chosen the most from a frequency table?

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Look for the highest frequency in the table, which indicates the most chosen color.

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What does it mean if a frequency table has a high frequency for a certain category?

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It means that many responses or observations fall into that category.

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How do you calculate the range of a dataset?

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Subtract the smallest value from the largest value in the dataset.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data where individual bars represent the frequency of each category.

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What is the significance of the least and most values in a frequency table?

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The least value shows the minimum occurrence, while the most value shows the maximum occurrence in the dataset.