Statistics Concept Flashcards

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Frequency distribution

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A table shows how the number /data being distributed

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The Goal of frequency distribution

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To summarize basic characteristics of data such as where the data are centered and how broadly the data are dispersed

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3
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Relative Frequency

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Frequency expressed as a percent ,proportion of the total

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Con for frequency distribution

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If I change any of the data I must construct a new frequency distribution and histogram

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Numerical data

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These data have the meaning as a measurement, such as a person’s height, weight, IQ, or blood pressure; or they’re a count,

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Categorical data

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Categorical data represent characteristics such as A person’s gender, marital status, hometown, or the types of movies they like.

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7
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Why should I use cumulative frequency distribution?

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The proportion of total numbers of observation fall at or below the upper limit of each group

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