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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 data points fall within certain ranges (bins).

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What does the x-axis represent in a histogram?

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The x-axis represents the intervals or bins of the data, showing the range of values.

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What does the y-axis represent in a histogram?

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The y-axis represents the frequency or count of data points that fall within each bin.

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How do you determine the mode from a histogram?

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The mode is the bin with the highest bar, indicating the range with the most data points.

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What is the purpose of using a histogram?

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A histogram helps visualize the distribution of data, making it easier to identify patterns, trends, and outliers.

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What is the difference between a histogram and a bar graph?

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A histogram displays continuous data in intervals, while a bar graph displays categorical data.

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How can you find the total number of data points from a histogram?

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Add the heights of all the bars together to find the total frequency.

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What does it mean if a histogram is skewed to the right?

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A right-skewed histogram indicates that most data points are concentrated on the left, with a few larger values on the right.

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What does it mean if a histogram is symmetric?

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A symmetric histogram indicates that the data is evenly distributed around the center.

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How do you interpret the height of a bar in a histogram?

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The height of a bar indicates the number of data points that fall within that specific range.

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