A histogram is a graphical representation of:
A) the sequence of steps performed in a process.
B) the cause-and-effect relationship of data points.
C) the variation in a set of data.
D) the types or sources of problems.

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A histogram shows the distribution and variation in a set of data by grouping the data into intervals or bins and displaying the frequency or count of data points falling within each bin. Therefore, option C is the correct choice as it accurately describes the purpose of a histogram. Option A describes a flowchart or process map while option B describes a cause-and-effect diagram or Ishikawa diagram. Option D describes a Pareto chart which is a type of histogram used to identify the most significant sources of problems.

A Histogram Is a Graphical Representation Of