Math Problem Statement
Solution
It looks like the question on the screen is asking whether the statement about the relative frequency of B grades being 0.3 makes sense, with explanations required for reasoning.
Let's break this down:
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Relative frequency is calculated as the ratio of the number of times an event occurs to the total number of observations or data points. It is typically expressed as a decimal or a percentage.
The statement is: The relative frequency of B grades in our class was 0.3.
Now let's consider the possible answers:
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Option A: "The statement does not make sense. Statements about relative frequencies only make sense when the total number of data values is given."
- This is incorrect. Relative frequency can be given without knowing the total number of observations, but we might need the total to verify accuracy.
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Option B: "The statement makes sense. Suppose there were 20 people in the class. If 6 received Bs, then the relative frequency of B grades was ."
- This makes sense. The relative frequency is , which equals 0.3. So this could be a valid scenario.
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Option C: "The statement makes sense. Suppose there were 20 people in the class. If 4 received Bs and 2 received As, then the relative frequency of B grades was ."
- This is incorrect. , not 0.3, so this option is wrong.
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Option D: "The statement does not make sense. Relative frequencies must be integers, and 0.3 is not an integer."
- This is incorrect. Relative frequencies do not need to be integers. They can be fractions or decimals.
Based on the analysis, Option B is the correct answer. It provides a valid explanation for how the relative frequency of 0.3 could occur if there are 6 students with B grades out of 20.
Would you like further details, or do you have any questions about this?
Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:
- How do you calculate relative frequency from raw data?
- What is the difference between absolute and relative frequency?
- Can relative frequency be greater than 1? Why or why not?
- Why is the total of all relative frequencies in a dataset always 1?
- How would you calculate the relative frequency if the total class size was unknown?
Tip: Always check that relative frequencies add up to 1 when summing all categories in a dataset.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Relative Frequency
Fractions
Ratios
Formulas
Relative Frequency = (Number of Occurrences) / (Total Number of Data Points)
Theorems
Relative frequency theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-9