Question

The scores for today’s math quiz are 75, 95, 60, 75, 95, and 80. Explain the steps needed to create a histogram for the data.

Answer 1

Sample Response: Determine what should go on each axis. Grades will go on the x-axis, and the number of students will be plotted on the y-axis. Find the number of different scores and range. Choose an interval – say, 10 percent. Find the frequency within each interval. Choose a scale – say, 0–3. Draw bars the height of the frequency for each interval.

Explanation:

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