A grouped frequency distribution might be constructed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A)when a variable has too many categories to be understandable.
B)when some categories of a variable have few or no cases in them.
C)when you want to achieve a higher level of measurement.
D)all of the answers are reasons for grouping.

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Grouping data into a frequency distribution does not change the level of measurement of the variable; it simply organizes the data. Levels of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio) are inherent properties of the data, not something that can be altered by how we choose to group or display the data.

A Grouped Frequency Distribution Might Be Constructed for All of the Following