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Pre-algebra

Found in: Page 633

Book edition Common Core Edition

Author(s) Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, Timothy D. Kanold, Lee Stiff

Pages 183 pages

ISBN 9780547587776

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Short Answer

In Exercises 6-8, tell whether the data are numerical or categorical. The tell which data display(s) you would use to display the data. Explain your reasoning.
A coach recorded the number of goals scored by each member of a hockey team.

It is numerical data. A bar graph can be used or a line diagram to display the information.

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Step 1. Given Information.

A coach records the goal scored by each team member of a hockey match.

Step 2. Explanation.

Goal scored by the hockey team is a numerical data.

Therefore, to display such numerical data, bar graph can be used or a line diagram.

As the frequency of such scored goals will not be high or in decimals.

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