The cumulative frequency curve is also known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The cumulative frequency curve is also known as:
A. Frequency polygon
B. Ogive
C. Histogram
D. Bar chart
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
An ogive is a graph of cumulative frequencies plotted against the upper class boundaries (less than type) or lower boundaries (more than type).

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