Frequency distributions

Frequency distributions

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — First Year

Subject: Business Statistics (MGT 202)

Unit 2: Classification and Presentation of Data

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of frequency distributions.
• Select suitable statistical procedures, carry out calculations and interpret business results.

Curriculum Scope

• Construction and principles

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Frequency-distribution construction

   1. Determine range, class width and number of classes.
   2. Specify limits, boundaries and class midpoints.
   3. Tally observations and calculate frequencies.

2. Distribution checks

   1. Cumulative and relative frequencies.
   2. Treatment of gaps, overlapping classes and extreme values.
   3. Check totals against the original observations.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, BBS curriculum with first-year syllabus, PDF pages 14-16.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit lecture hours apply to the whole unit; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.