Math Problem Statement
The data represent the time, in minutes, spent reading the newspaper in a day. Construct a frequency distribution using
55
classes.
Minutes Spent Reading the Newspaper
66
44
22
1111
1212
88
22
22
11
1818
1919
1414
1616
77
99
1919
44
1111
00
1919
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Part 1
Complete the table, starting with the lowest class limit.
Class
Frequency
00-33
44
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Solution
To construct a frequency distribution with 5 classes, we first need to determine the class width, the class limits, and then count the frequency of the data points that fall within each class.
Steps to create the frequency distribution:
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Find the range of the data:
- The lowest value is and the highest value is .
- Range = Highest value - Lowest value =
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Determine the class width:
- Class width =
- , but we round up to 4 to make the class limits easier to manage.
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Determine the class limits:
- Starting with the lowest class limit (0), add the class width to determine the subsequent upper class limits.
- Class 1: 0 - 3
- Class 2: 4 - 7
- Class 3: 8 - 11
- Class 4: 12 - 15
- Class 5: 16 - 19
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Count the frequency for each class:
- Class 1 (0 - 3): 0, 1, 2, 2, 2 → Frequency = 5
- Class 2 (4 - 7): 4, 4, 7 → Frequency = 3
- Class 3 (8 - 11): 8, 9, 11, 11 → Frequency = 4
- Class 4 (12 - 15): 12, 14 → Frequency = 2
- Class 5 (16 - 19): 16, 18, 18, 19, 19, 19 → Frequency = 6
Frequency Distribution Table:
Class | Frequency |
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00 - 03 | 5 |
04 - 07 | 3 |
08 - 11 | 4 |
12 - 15 | 2 |
16 - 19 | 6 |
Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How do you calculate the midpoint of each class?
- What is the purpose of constructing a frequency distribution?
- How do you determine the cumulative frequency for each class?
- How would the frequency distribution change if you used 10 classes instead of 5?
- What are the benefits of rounding up the class width?
- How can you create a histogram based on this frequency distribution?
- What is the difference between relative frequency and frequency?
- How would you calculate the relative frequency for each class?
Tip: When constructing frequency distributions, always round up the class width to ensure that all data points are included and no gaps are left between classes.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Frequency Distribution
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
High School
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