Math Problem Statement

Construct a grouped frequency distribution for the given data values using 5 classes. Include the class limits, frequencies, relative frequencies, and the midpoints. Scores on a math midterm examination. 33, 35, 45, 48, 60, 62, 63, 67, 71, 72, 75, 75, 77, 77, 79, 82, 84, 86, 87, 87, 89, 90, 93, 94, 94, 94, 96, 97, 98, 99 Draw the relative frequency polygon for the data

Solution

To construct a grouped frequency distribution for the given data values with 5 classes, we will follow these steps:

Steps:

  1. **Range of the dataTo construct a grouped frequency distribution for the given data values with 5 classes, we will follow these steps:

Steps:

  1. **Range of the ** Range=Maximum valueMinimum value=9933=66\text{Range} = \text{Maximum value} - \text{Minimum value} = 99 - 33 = 66

  2. Class width: The formula for class width is: Class width=RangeNumber of classes=66513.2\text{Class width} = \frac{\text{Range}}{\text{Number of classes}} = \frac{66}{5} \approx 13.2 We'll round this value up to 14 to ensure the entire range of the data is covered.

  3. Class limits: Using a class width of 14, we can determine the lower and upper limits of each class. We'll start the first class with the minimum value of 33.

  4. Midpoints: The midpoint for each class is calculated using: Midpoint=Lower class limit+Upper class limit2\text{Midpoint} = \frac{\text{Lower class limit} + \text{Upper class limit}}{2}

  5. Frequencies: Count the number of data points that fall within each class interval.

  6. Relative frequencies: The relative frequency for each class is calculated as: Relative frequency=FrequencyTotal number of data points\text{Relative frequency} = \frac{\text{Frequency}}{\text{Total number of data points}}

Data Distribution:

Class LimitsFrequency (f)Midpoints (x)Relative Frequency (f/n)
33 - 46439.54/30 = 0.133
47 - 60353.53/30 = 0.100
61 - 74567.55/30 = 0.167
75 - 881381.513/30 = 0.433
89 - 102595.55/30 = 0.167

Drawing the Relative Frequency Polygon:

To draw the relative frequency polygon, plot the midpoints (39.5, 53.5, 67.5, 81.5, 95.5) on the x-axis and the corresponding relative frequencies on the y-axis. Then connect the points with straight lines.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Grouped Frequency Distribution
Class Intervals
Relative Frequency
Midpoints
Frequency Polygons

Formulas

Range = Maximum value - Minimum value
Class width = Range / Number of classes
Midpoint = (Lower class limit + Upper class limit) / 2
Relative frequency = Frequency / Total number of data points

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12