3.5.4 - What should be the size of each class?
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What is the formula to determine class size?
💡 Hint: Think about how range relates to class size.
Define a class interval.
💡 Hint: Consider how data points are represented.
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What determines the size of each class in a dataset?
💡 Hint: Think of how each element influences the other.
True or False: Unequal class intervals can sometimes be more effective than equal intervals.
💡 Hint: Contemplate how data distribution affects analysis.
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You’re given a dataset with a range of 250 and need to make 8 classes. Describe your process for determining class sizes and describe any considerations for skewness.
💡 Hint: Start with the basic division then approach the skewness.
Critically analyze the impact of having three classes in a dataset normally distributed with a wide range. Discuss the potential pitfalls.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance between overcomplicating and oversimplifying.
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