CA Foundation P3 · Chapter 13 · Question 3 of 9
Which of the following graphs is used to locate the median of a frequency distribution graphically?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Ogive
Explanation
The median is read from the ogive (cumulative frequency curve) at the point corresponding to N/2, or at the intersection of the less-than and more-than ogives. A histogram is used to locate the mode graphically.
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