Chapter 12: Statistics

12.1 Graphical Representation

Data can be presented in the form of:

  • 1. Bar Graphs
  • 2. Histograms (for continuous class intervals)
  • 3. Frequency Polygons

12.2 Histograms

Uniform Width

Height of rectangle โˆ Frequency

Varying Width

Height = (Freq / Width) ร— Min Width

Summary

1. Statistics deals with collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data.

2. Data can be primary or secondary.

3. Frequency Polygon can be drawn independently without drawing a histogram.