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Summary of TWO simple graphs

Given a table of grouped data in which the classes are EQUAL width

Weight

Frequency

5

6

8

3

2

 

FREQUENCY DIAGRAM – this is represented by the BARS in the diagram below

FREQUENCY POLYGON – JOIN UP the MIDPOINTS of EACH OF THE BARS using STRAIGHT LINES

Both of these are represented on the diagram below