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FREQUENCY

Frequency

Definition Of Frequency

The number of occurrences of a particular item in a set of data is called Frequency.

Video Examples: How to Figure Out a Frequency Table in Math : College Math
 

Example of Frequency

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Let us make the frequency table of the given figure of flowers.

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Solved Example on Frequency

Ques: Identify the table that correctly sorts the fruits shown.


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Choices:

A. Table 4
B. Table 3
C. Table 1
D. Table 2
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: From the figure, there are 4 peaches, 4 apples, 3 bananas, and 4 pears.
Step 2: From the frequency tables given, table 4 represents the correct data.
Step 3: So, table 4 is the correct answer.

Quick Summary

  • Frequency is the count of how often something appears.
  • Frequency tables organize data to show these counts.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples like favorite colors or types of pets to illustrate frequency.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Counting
  • Data Sets

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which table correctly sorts the fruits: 4 peaches, 4 apples, 3 bananas, and 4 pears?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a frequency table?
A: A table that shows the frequency of each item in a dataset.

Q: How do you create a frequency table?
A: List the items in the dataset and count how many times each item appears.

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