Absolute Frequency

Pronunciation: /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈfri.kwən.si/ Explain

The absolute frequency of a dataset is an exact count of elements of a database that share a particular property. The relative frequency is the percentage of the elements of the dataset that share a particular property. Table 1 contains the results of 10 experiments of rolling a single die. Table 2 shows the absolute frequency of the various outcomes.

ExperimentOutcome
13
21
31
46
51
62
72
82
95
102
Table 1 - Outcomes of a single die roll

OutcomeAbsolute FrequencyRelative Frequency
1330%
2440%
3110%
400%
5110%
6110%
Table 2 - Frequency of outcomes

References

  1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, absolute frequency. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 9. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Absolute Frequency. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/a/absolutefrequency.html.

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12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
5/5/2011: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)

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