More Than Ogive Property
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Question (English)
The "more than" ogive is:
- Never decreasing
- Never increasing ✓ Correct
- Always increasing
- Sometimes increasing, sometimes decreasing
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The "more than" ogive is never increasing.
Key Points:
- As we move to higher class limits, the number of items "more than" that value decreases or stays same.
- "Less than" ogive is never decreasing — the opposite behavior.
- The two ogives intersect at the median.
- "More than" ogive is plotted against lower class limits.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A. Never decreasing: This describes the "less than" ogive.
- C. Always increasing: "More than" ogive goes downward.
- D. Sometimes increasing/decreasing: It consistently decreases or stays flat.
📚 About this Topic — CH-4: Presentation of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-4: Presentation of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-4: Presentation of Data to strengthen your preparation.
