A Disadvantage of Using Grouping (A Frequency Table) with Sample

question 117

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of using grouping (a frequency table) with sample data is that

• A) calculations involving central tendency and variation are more complicated than central tendency and variation calculations based on ungrouped data.
• B) the descriptive statistics are less precise than the descriptive statistics obtained using ungrouped data.
• C) the interpretation of the grouped data descriptive statistics is meaningless.
• D) it is much more difficult to summarize the information than it is with the ungrouped data.

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Definitions:

Comas

A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, typically caused by severe illness or injury.

Primary Visual Cortex

The region of the brain located in the occipital lobe that is responsible for processing visual information.

Occipital Lobe

The area of the cerebral cortex situated in the rear part of the brain, tasked with interpreting visual data.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.