The Ogive can be used for making
Options
AMedium term projection
BShort term projection
CLong term projection
DGroup frequency distribution
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✅ Option d — Group frequency distribution
All Options:
- AMedium term projection
- BShort term projection
- CLong term projection
- DGroup frequency distribution
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Detailed Solution & Explanation
An Ogive (cumulative frequency curve) is a graphical representation constructed from a grouped cumulative frequency distribution. In standard statistical curriculum and examination question banks (such as those of the CA Foundation), the core question asks about what the Ogive is constructed or used for in terms of presentation.
- Grouped frequency distributions can be represented in cumulative forms (either 'less than' or 'more than' type).
- By plotting these cumulative frequencies against the respective class boundaries, we construct an Ogive.
- Therefore, the Ogive is used in the context of and for making/representing a **grouped frequency distribution**.
Other options like short/medium/long-term projections refer to time-series forecasting, which is represented by time-series graphs (histograms or line charts of time series) rather than ogives. Hence, the correct choice is Option D.
Hence, **Option D** 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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This topic carries 2-4 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.
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