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MCQ practice - Organize and categorize statistical information by creating tables, such as tally and two-way tables. - Classifying statistical data

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Classifying statistical data

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What is the main purpose of a tally table?.

  1. A.To compare two variables
  2. B.To count occurrences of data
  3. C.To display numerical data
  4. D.To summarize data visually

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Tally Table Example

A class of students was surveyed about their favorite fruit. The results are as follows: Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Bananas, Apples, Grapes, Oranges, Bananas, Apples.

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    Calculate the total number of students who participated in the survey.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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