Question
Convert the given frequency distribution into a continuous grouped frequency distribution:
Class interval
Frequency
150-153
154-157
158-161
162-165
166-169
170-173
7
7
15
40
5
6
In which intervals would 153.5 and 157.5 be included?

Answer

It is clear that, the given table is in inclusive (discontinuous) form. So, we first convert it into exclusive form.
Now, consider the classes 150 - 153, 154 - 157 Lower limit of 154 - 157 = 154 and upper limit of 150-153 = 153
Required difference = 154 - 153 = 1
So, half the difference $=\frac{1}{2}=0.5$
So, we subtract 0.5 from each lower limit and add 0.5 to each upper limit.
The table for continuous grouped frequency distribution is given below:
Class interval
Frequency
149.5-153.5
153.5-157.5
157.5-161.5
161.5-165.5
165.5-169.5
169.5-173.5
7
7
15
10
5
6
Thus, 153.5 and 157.5 would use in the class intervals 153.5-157.5 and 157.5-161.5, respectively.

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