Describing the Distribution of a Quantitative Variable

AP Statistics· difficulty 3/5

The cumulative relative frequency graph is shown.

Cumulative Relative Freq. 0.75 x = ?

The 75th percentile (Q3) corresponds to which approach?

  • A

    Read off x-value where cumulative freq = 0.75

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  • B

    Average of all x values where curve is rising

  • C

    Read y-value where x = 75

  • D

    Find x where curve has slope 0.75

Explanation

The 75th percentile = x-value where cumulative relative frequency reaches 0.75.

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