In the graph of a frequency distribution, the ordinate represents
A) the frequencies of scores.
B) the values of the variable being measured.
C) the scores on the vertical axis.
D) the width of the class intervals.

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The ordinate (also known as the y-axis) typically represents the frequency or number of times a particular value or score occurs in the data set. Therefore, choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they represent other aspects or variables related to the frequency distribution graph.

In the Graph of a Frequency Distribution, the Ordinate Represents