Frequency Table

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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 item appears.

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How do you read a frequency table?

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You look at the items listed and see the numbers next to them to find out how many times each item was counted.

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What does the total in a frequency table represent?

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The total represents the sum of all the counts for each item in the table.

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If 10 students voted for fish and 6 for cats, how many voted in total?

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10 + 6 = 16 students voted in total.

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What is the purpose of a frequency table?

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The purpose is to summarize data and make it easier to understand and analyze.

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How can you find the least popular item in a frequency table?

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Look for the smallest number in the counts next to each item.

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If 6 boys have shoes that are 18 centimeters long, what does this tell us?

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It tells us that 6 boys chose that specific shoe size.

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What does it mean if a frequency table has a high count for an item?

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It means that many people chose or have that item.

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How can you compare two items in a frequency table?

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You can compare their counts to see which one is more popular or common.

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What is an example of data that can be organized in a frequency table?

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The number of students who prefer different types of pets, like dogs, cats, or fish.