Data, Tables and Graphs - 2. Graphical Representation of Data

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2.2-Continuous data

A continuous variable can take all numerical values, whole or not, within its variation interval. Examples of such data are weight and height, etc.
          
How are the data organised?
While the construction of the frequency table for discrete data provides no difficulties, with continuous variables the process is slighty more intricate. Specific principal stages can be identified, and these are described in the pages that follow...

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