Which of the following is a theoretical distribution?
A) a bar graph of the distribution of votes for the five candidates in the last governor's election
B) a bar graph of the number of people in three racial categories in Sam Houston Elementary School in Austin, Texas
C) a frequency polygon of the ages of all students in SHES four years from now
D) a frequency polygon of the number of speaking engagements during the month of October by the winning candidate in last November's election.

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A theoretical distribution is one that is based on a theoretical model rather than actual data. Choice C, a frequency polygon of the ages of all students in SHES four years from now, is theoretical because it predicts future data based on assumptions or models, rather than presenting data that has already been collected. Choices A, B, and D are based on actual data collected from past or current events.

Which of the Following Is a Theoretical Distribution