Median from Ogives Statement

"Median of a frequency distribution cannot be known from the ogives." This statement is:

Correct Answer Explanation

The statement is False. Median of a frequency distribution can be known from the ogives.

Key Points:

• The intersection point of "less than" and "more than" ogives gives the median.
• This is a graphical method to determine median without calculation.
• The x-coordinate of the intersection point is the median value.
• Both ogives must be drawn on the same axes to find the intersection.

Why Other Options Are Wrong

• A. True: Median can indeed be found from ogives.
• C & D: Both ogives together are needed; neither alone is sufficient for this method.