Frequency Distribution

Frequency Polygon

The frequency polygon resembles a continuous curve, and is therefore appropriate for illustrating continuous data. Instead of bars, the class midpoints are plotted at heights corresponding to the class frequency. The midpoints are then joined by a line.


    Figure 5
    Frequency of Serum Glucose Levels in 130 Hospital Employees

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