Absolute Frequency (Noun)
Meaning
The number of observations in a given statistical category.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The absolute frequency of the answer "yes" was calculated from the data set to determine the overall response to the survey question.
- Statistics revealed the absolute frequency of car crashes in the city center was significantly higher than in the suburban areas.
- The educator compared the absolute frequency of correct and incorrect answers to identify areas of improvement for her students.
- In calculating the absolute frequency of employees in various age groups, the human resources department found a concerning lack of diversity.
- Analysis of the test scores showed the absolute frequency of scores above 80 was twice as high in the morning session as compared to the afternoon session.