PRC-2 · Chapter 7 · Question 40 of 60
The very last value calculated in a 'less than' cumulative frequency distribution column will logically always equal:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The total number of observations (N) in the entire dataset.
Explanation
Because a 'less than' cumulative frequency column maintains a running total of all observations, the final class will inevitably encompass every single observation, equaling the total sample size (N).
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