Explain the Difference Between a Frequency Distribution and a Relative

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Essay

Explain the difference between a frequency distribution and a relative frequency distribution. Comment on the differences on the vertical axis scale. Given the same data set and the same classes, will the shapes of the frequency distribution and the relative frequency distribution be the same? You may draw a diagram to support your answer.

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