A Common Rule of Thumb for Determining How Many Classes

question 32

Multiple Choice

A common rule of thumb for determining how many classes to use when developing a frequency distribution with classes is:

• A) between 5 and 20 classes.
• B) no fewer than 6 classes.
• C) equal to 0.25 times the number of data values.
• D) at least 10 classes.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Response

A reaction of an individual to a stimulus or an environment, often assessed in psychological contexts.

Conscious Experience

The subjective awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and environment, including sensory perception and self-awareness.

James-Lange Theory

The theory that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to external events.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory, often applied to emotion or motivation, suggesting that an experience or emotion arises from the combination of a cognitive appraisal and a physiological response.