Intersection of Cumulative Frequency Curves
Less than & more than cumulative frequency curves always intersect at-
- Median — Correct Answer
- Mode
- Mean
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Median
The 'less than' ogive (rising curve) and 'more than' ogive (falling curve) always intersect at a point whose x-coordinate corresponds to the Median of the distribution.
How to Find Median from Ogive
- Draw both less-than and more-than ogives on the same graph.
- Find the point where they intersect.
- Drop a perpendicular from the intersection point to the x-axis.
- The x-axis value at that point = Median.
Central Tendency Measures and Their Properties
| Measure | Property |
|---|---|
| Mean | Most stable measure; used for normal distribution; affected by extreme values |
| Median | Middle value; found at ogive intersection; not affected by extreme values |
| Mode | Most frequently occurring value; not rigidly defined |
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