If a frequency distribution has class intervals 10-20, 20-30, 30-40 and a value 30 is placed in 30-40, the classification is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a frequency distribution has class intervals 10-20, 20-30, 30-40 and a value 30 is placed in 30-40, the classification is:
A. Inclusive
B. Exclusive
C. Open-end
D. Cumulative
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
This is the convention of exclusive classification: upper limit excluded from the interval.

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