In Computing Descriptive Statistics from Grouped Data

question 86

Multiple Choice

In computing descriptive statistics from grouped data,

• A) data values are treated as if they occur at the midpoint of a class.
• B) the grouped data result is more accurate than the ungrouped result.
• C) the grouped data computations are used only when a population is being analyzed.
• D) none of these alternatives is correct.

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Definitions:

Urban-Rural Differences

The varying characteristics, lifestyles, and social and economic conditions that distinguish urban areas from rural areas.

Structural Factors

Elements within a society or economy that influence how it functions, often related to institutions, social norms, and demographic trends.

Economic

Related to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and the analysis of the wealth of nations and individuals.

Low Income

A financial status where an individual or family earns less than the average or median income, often leading to reduced access to goods and services.