Ages Of Students Data Set

The Following Set Of Data Represents The Ages Of The Students In My Fi

The following set of data represents the ages of the students in my Finite Math class. Complete the frequency table below by calculating the frequency and relative frequency for each age. Then, create a pie chart and a bar graph based on the data.

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The task involves analyzing a dataset that details the ages of students in a Finite Math class. The objectives are to construct a frequency table, develop a pie chart, and create a bar graph based on the dataset provided.

To begin, the creation of a frequency table is essential. The frequency table organizes the data into categories—ages—and counts how many students fall into each age group, known as the frequency. The relative frequency is then calculated for each age, which expresses the frequency as a proportion of the total number of students, indicating the percentage representation of each age within the class.

Once the frequency table is complete, visual representations in the form of a pie chart and bar graph can be generated. These visualizations help illustrate the distribution of ages within the class. The pie chart will display the proportion of students in each age category as segments of a circle, providing a quick visual comparison of the age groups’ sizes. The bar graph will portray the same information with bars of heights proportional to the frequencies, making comparison straightforward.

In constructing these visuals, it is important to accurately translate the data from the frequency table into graphical form. For the pie chart, each segment’s angle corresponds to the relative frequency, typically calculated by multiplying the relative frequency by 360 degrees. For the bar graph, the height of each bar directly correlates with the frequency of that age group, spaced evenly along the horizontal axis.

Overall, this exercise enhances understanding of data organization, visualization, and interpretation, key components in statistical analysis. From creating frequency tables to applying visualization techniques, students develop critical skills in representing and comprehending data distributions, essential in various fields such as social sciences, business, and research.

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