A common rule of thumb in constructing a relative frequency histogram is to use:
A) less than 5 classes
B) more than 10 classes
C) between 5 and 12 classes
D) any number of classes
E) at least 10 classes

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Using between 5 and 12 classes is typically the best choice for constructing a relative frequency histogram. This provides enough detail to accurately display the data, but not so many classes that the histogram becomes overly complex or difficult to read.

A Common Rule of Thumb in Constructing a Relative Frequency