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Create a histogram to represent a grouped frequency distribution and be able to interpret the information presented in the histogram, including cases with unequal class widths where the vertical axis is labeled 'frequency density'.

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Cambridge IGCSE StatisticsFrequency distributions

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Create a histogram to represent a grouped frequency distribution and be able to interpret the information presented in the histogram, including cases with unequal class widths where the vertical axis is labeled 'frequency density'

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  • You need to be able to create a histogram to represent a grouped frequency distribution and be able to interpret the information presented in the histogram, including cases with unequal class widths where the vertical axis is labeled 'frequency density'.
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Data Table

Grouped Frequency Distribution of Students by Age

Number of students in each age group

Age group (years)Frequency
10–1415
15–1925
20–2910
  1. a

    Calculate the frequency density for each age group.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]
  2. b

    Interpret what the histogram bars would show about the distribution of students across age groups.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]
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