a.
To determine whether the frequency table is misleading or not.
a.
Answer to Problem 14E
Yes, the above frequency table is misleading.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Twenty people stated the number of hours per week that they exercise. The frequency table shows the results.
Calculation:
Yes, the above frequency table is misleading because in the first row, the tally marks shows that only one person exercise for 0-2 hours, but according to the frequency column, two people exercise for 0-4 hours per week. Hence, it does not correctly show the frequency.
b.
To interpret the conclusion made from the frequency table.
b.
Answer to Problem 14E
From the above frequency table, it can be concluded that most of the people exercise for 8-16 hours per week and the least people exercise for 0-2 hours per week.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The following table is given:
Calculation:
From the above frequency table, it can be concluded that most of the people exercise for 8-16 hours per week and the least people exercise for 0-2 hours per week.
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