Quantitative: Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar & Pie Charts)
Subtopic: Interpreting histograms and cumulative frequency
Question Statement:
In a cumulative frequency ogive curve, the horizontal coordinate corresponding to the point where the 'less than' and 'more than' ogive curves intersect gives the:
Options:
(A) Median of the distribution
(B) Mean of the distribution
(C) Mode of the distribution
(D) Standard deviation
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
The intersection of the 'less than' ogive (cumulative from lower bound) and 'more than' ogive (cumulative from upper bound) occurs precisely at the $50\%$ cumulative frequency point, giving the median value on the abscissa.