DrChoi Is Examining the Weights of 750 Children, 2 to 18

question 53

Multiple Choice

Dr.Choi is examining the weights of 750 children, 2 to 18 years old, to find out if childhood obesity rates are increasing in his city.With this type of data, is it better to use a frequency table or a grouped frequency table? Why?

• A) A frequency table is better because the data are discrete whole numbers.
• B) A frequency table is better because the data cover a small range.
• C) A grouped frequency table is better because the data are a large set of continuous intervals.
• D) A grouped frequency table is better because the data are nominal.

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