To create a proper grouped frequency distribution table (GFDT) for this data, here’s a step-by-step approach:

1. Identify the Range and Class Width:

   • Determine the smallest and largest values in the dataset.
   • The smallest value is $455$ and the largest is $637$.
   • The range of the data set = $637 - 455 = 182$.

2. Determine the Number of Classes:

   • The instruction asks for 10 classes, so let’s divide the range by the number of classes to get a “nice” class width.
   • Class Width ≈ $\frac{182}{10} = 18.2$, rounding up to 20 for simplicity.

3. Construct Class Intervals:

   • Start the first interval at the lowest value rounded to a multiple of 10 close to the smallest data point. We could start from $450$ to keep it simple.
   • Define each interval as:
     • $450-469$, $470-489$, $490-509$, and so forth, each covering a width of 20.

4. Count the Frequencies:

   • For each interval, count how many data points fall within each range.

5. Fill in the Frequency Table:

   • Using the provided intervals, the frequencies have been partially calculated.

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Follow-up Questions:

1. How would the frequencies change if we altered the class width?
2. What would be the effect of starting the intervals at a non-multiple of the class width?
3. How do the interval labels affect the interpretation of this dataset?
4. Could we use a histogram to represent this frequency distribution effectively?
5. What are some alternative methods for choosing class intervals in a frequency distribution?

Tip:

Using round numbers for class limits and class widths (like 20 or 50) generally simplifies the distribution and interpretation process.