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Question
In the 'less than' type of ogive the cumulative frequency is plotted against
Options
the lower limit of the concerned class interval
the upper limit of the concerned class interval
the mid-value of the concerned class interval
any value of the concerned class interval
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Solution
the upper limit of the concerned class interval
In the less than type of ogive the cumulative frequency is plotted against the upper limit of the concerned class interval.
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