A Graphical Presentation of a Frequency Distribution, Relative Frequency Distribution

question 17

Multiple Choice

A graphical presentation of a frequency distribution, relative frequency distribution, or percent frequency distribution of quantitative data constructed by placing the class intervals on the horizontal axis and the frequencies on the vertical axis is a _____.

• A) histogram
• B) bar chart
• C) stem-and-leaf display
• D) pie chart

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Definitions:

Manipulated

Altered or controlled in a deliberate way, often used in the context of variables in experimental research.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

Continuous Variable

A type of variable that can take an infinite number of values within a given range.

Categorical Variable

A variable that can take on a limited, and usually fixed, number of possible values, grouping individuals into categories.