Which of the following statements is false?
A)A frequency distribution counts the number of observations that fall into each of a series of intervals, called classes that cover the complete range of observations.
B) The intervals in a frequency distribution must not overlap to ensure that each observation is assigned to an interval.
C) Although the frequency distributi on provides information about how the numbers in the data set are distributed, the information is more easily understood and imparted by drawing a hi stogram.
D) The number of class intervals in a frequency distribution must be the same as the number of ob servati ons.

Question

Which of the following statements is false? 
A)A frequency distribution counts the number of observations that fall into each of a series of intervals, called classes that cover the complete range of observations.
B) The intervals in a frequency distribution must not overlap to ensure that each observation is assigned to an interval.
C) Although the frequency distributi on provides information about how the numbers in the data set are distributed, the information is more easily understood and imparted by drawing a hi stogram.
D) The number of class intervals in a frequency distribution must be the same as the number of ob servati ons.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "The number of class intervals in a frequency distribution must be the same as the number of observations" is false. The number of class intervals can be adjusted depending on the range and distribution of the data.

Which of the Following Statements Is False