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.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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How do you read a frequency table?

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You look at the categories in the table and see the corresponding counts to understand how many times each category appears.

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What is the purpose of a frequency table?

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The purpose of a frequency table is to summarize data and make it easier to analyze and interpret.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What does the term 'frequency' mean in a frequency table?

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Frequency refers to the number of times a particular value or category appears in a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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

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You add up all the frequencies in the table to get the total number of responses.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What is a category in a frequency table?

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A category is a specific group or type of data that is being counted in the frequency table.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

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How can you use a frequency table to compare data?

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You can compare the frequencies of different categories to see which is more or less common.

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What is an example of a question you can answer using a frequency table?

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You can answer questions like 'How many students prefer pizza over burgers?' by looking at the frequencies.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is the difference between a frequency table and a bar graph?

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A frequency table lists data in rows, while a bar graph visually represents the same data with bars.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How do you create a frequency table?

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To create a frequency table, list the categories, count how many times each occurs, and write the counts next to the categories.

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