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The number of times a particular item occurs in a given data is called its

Options

AVariation
BFrequency
CCumulative Frequency
DNone of these
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — Frequency

All Options:

  • AVariation
  • BFrequency
  • CCumulative Frequency
  • DNone of these

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The frequency of a variable or item in a given dataset refers to the number of times that specific item occurs. Cumulative frequency, on the other hand, is the running total of frequencies up to a certain point. Therefore, the frequency is the correct term. Although the source key indicated Option C, the correct definition refers to frequency, which corresponds to Option B. Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

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