When Presenting a Frequency Distribution of a Variable in a Sample

question 1

Multiple Choice

When presenting a frequency distribution of a variable in a sample, why is it important to show percentage of cases for each value of the variable?

• A) for ease of understanding
• B) to correct for sample size
• C) to show a common scale
• D) in order to show a histogram

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Definitions:

Hormone

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, essential for every function from growth and metabolism to reproduction.

Vernalization

A process involving the exposure of seeds or young plants to prolonged cold temperatures to induce flowering.

Flowering

The biological process where plants develop and produce flowers, often preceding fruit and seed production.

Temperature

A measure of thermal energy within a substance or system, reflecting the degree of heat present and influencing the physical state and reactions of matter.