PRC-2 · Chapter 7 · Question 28 of 60
If an observer wishes to convert discrete grouped data limits into continuous class boundaries, what mathematical adjustment is primarily made?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Closing the gaps between the consecutive classes.
Explanation
Discrete data can be formally converted into continuous data by adjusting the limits to boundaries, thereby closing and removing the gaps between classes.
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