Histograms and Data Displays
Overview
Goal. Read and combine frequencies from a histogram, and choose among dot plot, bar graph, and histogram based on the data and the question.
Histogram (definition). A display of data grouped into equal-width intervals, with bar heights showing the frequency of each interval.
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Interactive Activity
Goal. Read frequencies out of a histogram's table, build totals across intervals, and choose the display that fits the data — bar graph, histogram, or dot plot.
Histogram (definition). A display of data grouped into equal-width intervals, with bar heights showing the frequency of each interval.