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1
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difference between discrete and continuous data?

A

Discrete data can only take certain values, e.g. whole numbers, or shoe sizes. Continuous data is measured, e.g. length, time, and can take any value.

2
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Histogram ;

How do you calculate frequency density ?

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frequency density = frequency/ class width

3
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what is does a histogram show?

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the height shows frequency density and the area shows frequency.

4
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what is the Gini Coeffcient?

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measure of income inequality in society based on wealth concentration, score of 0 (complete equality) to 1.0 (or sometimes 100%)