The number of times a particular items occurs in a class interval is called its:
Options
AMean
BFrequency
CCumulative frequency
DNone of these
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Statistical Representation of DataMCQPYQ Nov. 18Question 2682 of 295
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✅ Option b — Frequency
All Options:
- AMean
- BFrequency
- CCumulative frequency
- DNone of these
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Detailed Solution & Explanation
In statistical analysis and data organization:
1. **Frequency**: The frequency of a class interval (or value) is defined as the number of times a particular observation or data item occurs within that specific class interval during the period of observation.
2. **Mean**: The arithmetic mean is the average of a set of numerical values, calculated by dividing the sum of the values by their count:
3. **Cumulative Frequency**: This is the running total of the frequencies of all classes up to a certain point (e.g., the sum of the frequency of that class and all previous class frequencies in a 'less-than' type distribution).
Since the question asks for the number of times a particular item occurs within a class interval, it refers directly to the definition of 'Frequency', which is Option B.
Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.
About This Chapter: Statistical Representation of Data
Paper
Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Weightage
2-4 Marks
Key Topics
Data, Frequency Distribution, Graphical Representation
This chapter covers Data, Frequency Distribution, Graphical Representation and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.
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