Chapter 2: Q. 2.122 (page 80)
Distribution of a data set.
Short Answer
When all possible values are shown on a frequency graph, the form of the graph is the distribution of the data set.
Chapter 2: Q. 2.122 (page 80)
Distribution of a data set.
When all possible values are shown on a frequency graph, the form of the graph is the distribution of the data set.
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