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Statistics

Rajasthan Board · Class 9 · Mathematics

Flashcards for Statistics — Rajasthan Board Class 9 Mathematics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Introduction to Graphical Representation

What is the main advantage of graphical representation of data over tabular representation?

Answer

Graphical representation makes data easier to understand and allows for quick visual comparisons. As the saying goes, 'one picture is better than a thousand words.' It helps in visualizing relative ch

Card 2Types of Graphical Representation

What are the three main types of graphical representations studied in Class 9 Statistics?

Answer

The three main types are: (A) Bar graphs, (B) Histograms (both uniform and varying widths), and (C) Frequency polygons.

Card 3Bar Graphs

Define a bar graph and list its key characteristics.

Answer

A bar graph is a pictorial representation of data where bars of uniform width are drawn with equal spacing on one axis (usually x-axis) showing the variable, while the other axis (y-axis) shows values

Card 4Histograms

What is a histogram and how does it differ from a bar graph?

Answer

A histogram is a graphical representation of grouped frequency distribution with continuous class intervals. Unlike bar graphs: (1) There are no gaps between consecutive rectangles, (2) It's used for

Card 5Histograms

In a histogram, what is the relationship between the area of rectangles and frequency?

Answer

In a histogram, the areas of the rectangles are proportional to the corresponding frequencies. When all class intervals have equal width, the heights (lengths) of rectangles are proportional to freque

Card 6Histograms with Varying Widths

Why do we need to modify rectangle lengths in histograms with varying class widths?

Answer

When class widths vary, using original frequencies as heights gives a misleading picture because areas (not heights) should be proportional to frequencies. We modify lengths to ensure areas remain pro

Card 7Histograms with Varying Widths

How do you calculate the modified length for a class interval in a histogram with varying widths?

Answer

Step 1: Find the minimum class size from all intervals. Step 2: Use the formula: Modified length = (Original frequency × Minimum class size) ÷ (Class size of current interval). This ensures areas rema

Card 8Histograms with Varying Widths

A class interval 0-20 has frequency 7, and another interval 20-30 has frequency 10. If minimum class size is 10, what are the modified lengths?

Answer

For 0-20: Class size = 20, Modified length = (7 × 10) ÷ 20 = 3.5. For 20-30: Class size = 10, Modified length = (10 × 10) ÷ 10 = 10. The modification ensures proper area representation.

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