In constructing a frequency distribution, as the number of classes are decreased, the class width
A)decreases
B)remains unchanged
C)increases
D)can increase or decrease depending on the data values

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As the number of classes is decreased, the remaining classes need to cover a wider range of values. Therefore, the class width will increase in order to accommodate a larger range of values in each class.

In Constructing a Frequency Distribution, as the Number of Classes