Frequency Polygon X-Axis
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Question (English)
In a frequency polygon, frequencies are always plotted against:
- Upper class limits
- Lower class limits
- Mid-points of class intervals ✓ Correct
- Class width
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
In a frequency polygon, frequencies (as ordinates) are always plotted against the mid-points of class intervals.
Key Points:
- Both class boundaries and class-marks (mid-points) can be shown on X-axis.
- But frequencies are always plotted at the mid-point regardless.
- The distances between consecutive class marks should be proportional to class interval width.
- Points are joined by short straight lines to form the polygon.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A. Upper class limits: These are used for "less than" ogive.
- B. Lower class limits: These are used for "more than" ogive.
- D. Class width: Class width is not plotted on any axis.
📚 About this Topic — CH-4: Presentation of Data
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