The difference between the upper limit and the lower limit of a class interval is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The difference between the upper limit and the lower limit of a class interval is called:
A. Class boundary
B. Magnitude or Width of the class
C. Class mark
D. Class frequency
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The magnitude or width is the size of the class interval, calculated as Upper Limit - Lower Limit.

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