Chapter 2: Q.2.62 (page 68)
Use single-value grouping.
Short Answer
a). The frequency distribution,
b). Relative frequency,
c). Frequency histogram,
d). Relative frequency histogram,
Chapter 2: Q.2.62 (page 68)
Use single-value grouping.
a). The frequency distribution,
b). Relative frequency,
c). Frequency histogram,
d). Relative frequency histogram,
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