Frequency distributions are used to _____
A)summarize data that is quantitative in nature
B)summarize data that is qualitative in nature
C)summarize data that is normally distributed
D)Both a & c

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Frequency distributions are primarily used to summarize data that is quantitative in nature. This type of data can be measured and expressed numerically, making it suitable for creating frequency distributions. While qualitative data can also be represented in frequency distributions, it must first be converted to a numerical format. Therefore, option B is not the best choice. Option C is only applicable when the data is normally distributed, but frequency distributions can be used regardless of the distribution shape. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Frequency Distributions Are Used to _____