Histograms

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data. It shows how many times each range of values occurs.

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What does the height of a bar in a histogram represent?

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The height of a bar in a histogram represents the frequency or count of data points within a specific interval or range.

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How do you determine the intervals for a histogram?

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Intervals for a histogram are determined by dividing the range of data into equal parts, called bins, which group the data points.

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What is the purpose of using a histogram?

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The purpose of using a histogram is to visually summarize and analyze the distribution of a dataset, making it easier to identify patterns, trends, and outliers.

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How can you find the number of students who sent more than 29 text messages using a histogram?

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You can find the number of students who sent more than 29 text messages by looking at the bars that represent the intervals above 29 and adding their heights.

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a histogram?

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The x-axis in a histogram represents the intervals or ranges of the data being measured.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a histogram?

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The y-axis in a histogram represents the frequency or count of data points within each interval.

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How do you read a histogram?

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To read a histogram, look at the height of each bar to determine the frequency of data points in each interval.

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What is a stem-and-leaf plot?

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A stem-and-leaf plot is a method of displaying quantitative data in a graphical format, similar to a histogram, but retains the original data values.

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How do you estimate the number of trees at least 15 feet tall using a histogram?

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You can estimate the number of trees at least 15 feet tall by looking at the bar that represents the interval starting from 15 feet and adding the heights of that bar and any higher bars.

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