Assuming You Have Data for a Variable with 2,000 Values

question 41

Multiple Choice

Assuming you have data for a variable with 2,000 values, using the 2k ≥ n guideline, what is the least number of groups that should be used in developing a grouped data frequency distribution?

• A) 9
• B) 11
• C) 13
• D) 12

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium uptake by bone tissue.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids that are involved in the regulation of electrolyte and water balance by the kidneys.

Glucocorticoids

Steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that regulate metabolism, inflammation, immune response, and stress.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's stress response, also known as noradrenaline.