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Relative frequency is a statistical measure that shows the proportion or percentage of times a particular event occurs relative to the total number of observations. It provides insight into the distribution and probability of events in a dataset.
The calculator uses the relative frequency formula:
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Explanation: The relative frequency represents the ratio of successful outcomes to total possible outcomes, providing a measure of empirical probability.
Details: Relative frequency is fundamental in statistics for understanding probability distributions, analyzing survey data, quality control, and making data-driven decisions. It helps identify patterns and trends in categorical data.
Tips: Enter the number of occurrences (must be ≥ 0) and total observations (must be ≥ 1). Ensure occurrences do not exceed total. The calculator provides results in both decimal and percentage formats.
Q1: What is the difference between frequency and relative frequency?
A: Frequency is the actual count of occurrences, while relative frequency is the proportion or percentage of occurrences relative to the total.
Q2: Can relative frequency be greater than 1?
A: No, relative frequency ranges from 0 to 1 (or 0% to 100%) since occurrences cannot exceed the total number of observations.
Q3: How is relative frequency related to probability?
A: Relative frequency serves as an empirical estimate of probability, especially useful when theoretical probability is unknown.
Q4: What are common applications of relative frequency?
A: Market research, quality control, survey analysis, risk assessment, and any situation requiring proportional analysis of categorical data.
Q5: How should I interpret a relative frequency of 0.25?
A: This means the event occurred in 25% of the observations, or 1 out of every 4 trials on average.