The following questions refer to the two tables below describing the hypothetical distribution of daily criminal activity in two cities.
Distribution #1Distribution #2# of crimesPercent# of crimesPercent0-881-2.589-11122-3.51212403-4.54013-15284-5.52816105-6.51017 or more26-7.52
-What guideline for combining values in a frequency distribution was violated in Distribution #1?
A) mutually exclusive categories
B) exhaustive categories
C) categories of equal width
D) category width equals a whole number

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The categories in Distribution #1 vary in width (e.g., 0-8, 9-11, 12, 13-15), which violates the guideline that categories in a frequency distribution should have equal width to ensure consistency and ease of interpretation.

The Following Questions Refer to the Two Tables Below Describing