Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables: AP Statistics Guide
Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables: AP Statistics Guide practice bank: Solve the visible multiple-choice and free-response questions, then compare every step with the worked answers.
Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables: AP Statistics Guide: formulas and targets
| Relative frequency | category count ÷ total count |
|---|---|
| Percent | relative frequency × 100% |
Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables multiple-choice practice
Question 1. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of lunch-program participation at a school district in South Harbor during a quarterly performance study, observed counts are [36, 55, 63, 57]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 211. Category 2 has relative frequency 55211=0.261, so 26.1% of the observed students were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.261; about 26.1% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.261; about 26.1% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.261; about 26.1% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 2. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of monthly household use at a municipal water office in Westview during a follow-up evaluation period, observed counts are [65, 47, 44, 20]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 176. Category 2 has relative frequency 47176=0.267, so 26.7% of the observed accounts were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.267; about 26.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.267; about 26.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.267; about 26.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 3. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of appointment wait time at a university advising center in North Valley during a randomized pilot period, observed counts are [26, 58, 63, 20]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 167. Category 1 has relative frequency 26167=0.156, so 15.6% of the observed appointments were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.156; about 15.6% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.156; about 15.6% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.156; about 15.6% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 4. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of program satisfaction at a city recreation department in Metro East during a six-week field trial, observed counts are [26, 28, 43, 27]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 124. Category 1 has relative frequency 26124=0.21, so 21.0% of the observed participants were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.21; about 21.0% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.21; about 21.0% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.21; about 21.0% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 5. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of weekly material weight at a recycling program in South Harbor during a randomized pilot period, observed counts are [35, 47, 20, 62]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 164. Category 2 has relative frequency 47164=0.287, so 28.7% of the observed households were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.287; about 28.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.287; about 28.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.287; about 28.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 6. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of recovery time at a wildlife clinic in Desert County during a spring 2027 pilot, observed counts are [38, 61, 30, 64]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 193. Category 1 has relative frequency 38193=0.197, so 19.7% of the observed animals were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.197; about 19.7% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.197; about 19.7% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.197; about 19.7% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 7. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of ballot-processing time at a county election office in New England network during a monthly quality review, observed counts are [41, 30, 18, 21]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
Answer: A
The total is 110. Category 4 has relative frequency 21110=0.191, so 19.1% of the observed ballots were in category 4.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.191; about 19.1% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.191; about 19.1% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.191; about 19.1% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 8. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of lesson completion at a digital learning platform in Central County during a spring 2027 pilot, observed counts are [53, 56, 36, 53]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 198. Category 3 has relative frequency 36198=0.182, so 18.2% of the observed learners were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.182; about 18.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.182; about 18.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.182; about 18.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 9. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of response time at a municipal emergency dispatch center in Cedar Grove during a spring 2027 pilot, observed counts are [27, 29, 21, 20]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 97. Category 1 has relative frequency 2797=0.278, so 27.8% of the observed calls were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.278; about 27.8% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.278; about 27.8% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.278; about 27.8% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 10. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of mobile-deposit adoption at a community bank in North Valley during a randomized pilot period, observed counts are [29, 50, 18, 43]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 140. Category 4 has relative frequency 43140=0.307, so 30.7% of the observed customers were in category 4.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.307; about 30.7% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.307; about 30.7% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.307; about 30.7% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 11. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of trail-use duration at a state park in New England network during a six-week field trial, observed counts are [24, 32, 31, 23]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 110. Category 3 has relative frequency 31110=0.282, so 28.2% of the observed visitors were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.282; about 28.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.282; about 28.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.282; about 28.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 12. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of weekly material weight at a recycling program in Sunbelt district during a weekday operations study, observed counts are [55, 58, 56, 60]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 229. Category 2 has relative frequency 58229=0.253, so 25.3% of the observed households were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.253; about 25.3% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.253; about 25.3% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.253; about 25.3% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 13. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of lunch-program participation at a school district in Riverbend during a spring 2027 pilot, observed counts are [60, 26, 43, 40]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 169. Category 3 has relative frequency 43169=0.254, so 25.4% of the observed students were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.254; about 25.4% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.254; about 25.4% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.254; about 25.4% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 14. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of recovery time at a wildlife clinic in Pine Ridge during a quarterly performance study, observed counts are [61, 33, 37, 54]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 185. Category 3 has relative frequency 37185=0.2, so 20.0% of the observed animals were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.2; about 20.0% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.2; about 20.0% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.2; about 20.0% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 15. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of trail-use duration at a state park in Westview during a six-week field trial, observed counts are [42, 51, 29, 47]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 169. Category 1 has relative frequency 42169=0.249, so 24.9% of the observed visitors were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.249; about 24.9% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.249; about 24.9% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.249; about 24.9% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 16. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of response time at a municipal emergency dispatch center in Riverbend during a quarterly performance study, observed counts are [54, 25, 35, 54]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 168. Category 4 has relative frequency 54168=0.321, so 32.1% of the observed calls were in category 4.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.321; about 32.1% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.321; about 32.1% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.321; about 32.1% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 17. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of algebra benchmark completion at a public high school in Lakeside district during a monthly quality review, observed counts are [56, 51, 50, 63]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: A
The total is 220. Category 1 has relative frequency 56220=0.255, so 25.5% of the observed students were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.255; about 25.5% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.255; about 25.5% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.255; about 25.5% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 18. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of appointment completion at a regional hospital in Atlantic Corridor during a service-improvement study, observed counts are [55, 42, 64, 59]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 220. Category 2 has relative frequency 42220=0.191, so 19.1% of the observed patients were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.191; about 19.1% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.191; about 19.1% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.191; about 19.1% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 19. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of daily energy output at a solar installer in Cedar Grove during a monthly quality review, observed counts are [60, 21, 35, 26]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: A
The total is 142. Category 3 has relative frequency 35142=0.246, so 24.6% of the observed installations were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.246; about 24.6% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.246; about 24.6% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.246; about 24.6% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 20. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of checkout time at a grocery cooperative in North Valley during a community outreach cycle, observed counts are [48, 48, 59, 27]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 182. Category 2 has relative frequency 48182=0.264, so 26.4% of the observed customers were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.264; about 26.4% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.264; about 26.4% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.264; about 26.4% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 21. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of monthly household use at a municipal water office in Desert County during a monthly quality review, observed counts are [60, 22, 25, 54]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 161. Category 2 has relative frequency 22161=0.137, so 13.7% of the observed accounts were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.137; about 13.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.137; about 13.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.137; about 13.7% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 22. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of program satisfaction at a city recreation department in Desert County during a fall 2026 audit, observed counts are [33, 62, 53, 62]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 210. Category 4 has relative frequency 62210=0.295, so 29.5% of the observed participants were in category 4.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.295; about 29.5% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.295; about 29.5% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.295; about 29.5% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 23. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of on-time arrival at a city transit agency in Midwest consortium during a school-year data collection, observed counts are [41, 49, 41, 46]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 177. Category 4 has relative frequency 46177=0.26, so 26.0% of the observed bus trips were in category 4.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.26; about 26.0% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.26; about 26.0% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.26; about 26.0% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 24. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of daily energy output at a solar installer in Coastal Plains during a spring 2027 pilot, observed counts are [60, 20, 65, 30]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: A
The total is 175. Category 3 has relative frequency 65175=0.371, so 37.1% of the observed installations were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.371; about 37.1% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.371; about 37.1% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.371; about 37.1% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 25. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of program satisfaction at a city recreation department in Capital Region during a yearly program evaluation, observed counts are [27, 43, 37, 46]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 153. Category 3 has relative frequency 37153=0.242, so 24.2% of the observed participants were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.242; about 24.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.242; about 24.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.242; about 24.2% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 26. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of security wait time at a regional airport authority in Sunbelt district during a six-week field trial, observed counts are [19, 59, 29, 32]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 139. Category 1 has relative frequency 19139=0.137, so 13.7% of the observed travelers were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.137; about 13.7% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.137; about 13.7% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.137; about 13.7% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 27. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of lesson completion at a digital learning platform in Capital Region during a randomized pilot period, observed counts are [26, 18, 23, 36]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 103. Category 3 has relative frequency 23103=0.223, so 22.3% of the observed learners were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.223; about 22.3% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.223; about 22.3% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.223; about 22.3% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 28. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of sample concentration at a food safety laboratory in Cedar Grove during a quarterly performance study, observed counts are [35, 20, 21, 49]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 125. Category 3 has relative frequency 21125=0.168, so 16.8% of the observed samples were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.168; about 16.8% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.168; about 16.8% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.168; about 16.8% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 29. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of weekly material weight at a recycling program in Westview during a weekday operations study, observed counts are [36, 45, 53, 54]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 188. Category 4 has relative frequency 54188=0.287, so 28.7% of the observed households were in category 4.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.287; about 28.7% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.287; about 28.7% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.287; about 28.7% of the observed units are in category 4. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 30. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of daily energy output at a solar installer in Pine Ridge during a semester-long cohort study, observed counts are [38, 27, 34, 49]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 148. Category 2 has relative frequency 27148=0.182, so 18.2% of the observed installations were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.182; about 18.2% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.182; about 18.2% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.182; about 18.2% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 31. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of appointment wait time at a university advising center in Cedar Grove during a semester-long cohort study, observed counts are [25, 60, 30, 18]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 133. Category 1 has relative frequency 25133=0.188, so 18.8% of the observed appointments were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.188; about 18.8% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.188; about 18.8% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.188; about 18.8% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 32. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of weekly material weight at a recycling program in Pacific Northwest during a follow-up evaluation period, observed counts are [19, 25, 60, 48]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: B
The total is 152. Category 1 has relative frequency 19152=0.125, so 12.5% of the observed households were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.125; about 12.5% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.125; about 12.5% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.125; about 12.5% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 33. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of security wait time at a regional airport authority in Mountain Region during a semester-long cohort study, observed counts are [30, 28, 19, 59]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 136. Category 2 has relative frequency 28136=0.206, so 20.6% of the observed travelers were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.206; about 20.6% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.206; about 20.6% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.206; about 20.6% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 34. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of ballot-processing time at a county election office in South Harbor during a baseline measurement week, observed counts are [40, 46, 18, 23]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
Answer: C
The total is 127. Category 2 has relative frequency 46127=0.362, so 36.2% of the observed ballots were in category 2.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.362; about 36.2% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.362; about 36.2% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice D: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.362; about 36.2% of the observed units are in category 2. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 35. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of recovery time at a wildlife clinic in Riverbend during a school-year data collection, observed counts are [58, 32, 21, 55]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 166. Category 3 has relative frequency 21166=0.127, so 12.7% of the observed animals were in category 3.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.127; about 12.7% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.127; about 12.7% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.127; about 12.7% of the observed units are in category 3. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Question 36. Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
For four categories of checkout time at a grocery cooperative in Midwest consortium during a six-week field trial, observed counts are [50, 65, 29, 56]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
Answer: D
The total is 200. Category 1 has relative frequency 50200=0.25, so 25.0% of the observed customers were in category 1.
Why the other choices fail
- Choice A: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.25; about 25.0% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice B: It uses the wrong denominator or omits a required scale adjustment. The correct comparison or result is: 0.25; about 25.0% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
- Choice C: It does not match the requested calculation. The correct comparison or result is: 0.25; about 25.0% of the observed units are in category 1. Key check: Relative frequency equals category frequency divided by the total count.
Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables free-response practice
| Evidence | Points |
|---|---|
| Correct target, notation, direction, or group order | 2 |
| Correct method/model and defensible conditions | 2 |
| Correct setup and execution | 3 |
| Contextual interpretation and scope/limitation | 2 |
| Clear communication with units and labels | 1 |
FRQ set 1: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of monthly household use at a municipal water office in Great Lakes during a spring 2027 pilot, observed counts are [31, 51, 23, 31]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 136. Category 2 has relative frequency 51136=0.375, so 37.5% of the observed accounts were in category 2.
FRQ set 2: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of weekly material weight at a recycling program in Riverbend during a community outreach cycle, observed counts are [63, 45, 51, 56]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 215. Category 1 has relative frequency 63215=0.293, so 29.3% of the observed households were in category 1.
FRQ set 3: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of recovery time at a wildlife clinic in Prairie District during a multiweek validation study, observed counts are [34, 49, 54, 44]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 181. Category 4 has relative frequency 44181=0.243, so 24.3% of the observed animals were in category 4.
FRQ set 4: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of weekly material weight at a recycling program in New England network during a monthly quality review, observed counts are [20, 39, 61, 22]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 142. Category 3 has relative frequency 61142=0.43, so 43.0% of the observed households were in category 3.
FRQ set 5: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of course completion at a community college in Midwest consortium during a spring 2027 pilot, observed counts are [25, 57, 50, 36]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 168. Category 1 has relative frequency 25168=0.149, so 14.9% of the observed enrolled learners were in category 1.
FRQ set 6: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of response time at a municipal emergency dispatch center in Mountain Region during a summer implementation review, observed counts are [45, 51, 43, 20]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 159. Category 3 has relative frequency 43159=0.27, so 27.0% of the observed calls were in category 3.
FRQ set 7: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of weekly material weight at a recycling program in Lakeside district during a quarterly performance study, observed counts are [42, 22, 62, 19]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 145. Category 4 has relative frequency 19145=0.131, so 13.1% of the observed households were in category 4.
FRQ set 8: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of security wait time at a regional airport authority in Capital Region during a fall 2026 audit, observed counts are [58, 43, 58, 46]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 205. Category 3 has relative frequency 58205=0.283, so 28.3% of the observed travelers were in category 3.
FRQ set 9: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of ballot-processing time at a county election office in Great Lakes during a summer implementation review, observed counts are [18, 53, 57, 50]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 178. Category 2 has relative frequency 53178=0.298, so 29.8% of the observed ballots were in category 2.
FRQ set 10: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of appointment completion at a regional hospital in Pine Ridge during a follow-up evaluation period, observed counts are [23, 64, 22, 23]. Find the relative frequency for category 3 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 132. Category 3 has relative frequency 22132=0.167, so 16.7% of the observed patients were in category 3.
FRQ set 11: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of part diameter at a regional manufacturer in North Valley during a winter readiness review, observed counts are [31, 41, 30, 63]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 165. Category 1 has relative frequency 31165=0.188, so 18.8% of the observed parts were in category 1.
FRQ set 12: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of application processing time at a housing authority in Cedar Grove during a two-month observation window, observed counts are [43, 43, 19, 32]. Find the relative frequency for category 4 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 137. Category 4 has relative frequency 32137=0.234, so 23.4% of the observed applications were in category 4.
FRQ set 13: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of lesson completion at a digital learning platform in Mountain Region during a baseline measurement week, observed counts are [61, 35, 46, 23]. Find the relative frequency for category 2 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 165. Category 2 has relative frequency 35165=0.212, so 21.2% of the observed learners were in category 2.
FRQ set 14: Frequency and Relative Frequency Tables
Scenario. For four categories of ballot-processing time at a county election office in Metro East during a community outreach cycle, observed counts are [31, 64, 42, 58]. Find the relative frequency for category 1 and state its meaning.
- Define the variable, units, groups, and requested distribution or model feature.
- Show the required calculation or graphical/model reasoning with labeled quantities.
- Interpret the numerical result in the context of the data rather than as an isolated number.
- Identify an unusual feature, limitation, or condition that affects the conclusion.
Model response
The total is 195. Category 1 has relative frequency 31195=0.159, so 15.9% of the observed ballots were in category 1.