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Running head: HOW TO INTERPRET FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION DATA AND P
How to Interpret Frequency Distribution Data and Present Findings
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February 12, 2026
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Critical Thinking Assignment Assignment details: In this writing assignment you are to write at least 2 full pages (double spaced) to interpret frequency distribution data and make decision on how to present the data. McKee and Ptacek (2001) asked 90 college students about a time they had “delivered bad news” to someone. The table below shows the results for the type of bad news given. Using the data that follow answer the questions listed after the table. Explain the idea of a frequency table to a person who had never had a course in statistics. Explain the general meaning of the pattern of results. What would be the appropriate graph to display the data that is given above. Discuss your reasoning why you would select the graph of choice to display the data. Create your graph using excel program. Use YouTube as a resource to learn how to create the graphs on excel. Use your graph to make inference about the data that is displayed. Grading: The essay will be part of your writing assignments grade. It will be worth 3% of your final course grade. I will judge the essay on the following criteria: Style, clarity, and mechanics of writing Your statistical reasoning and accuracy Please refer to the rubric for more details. Due date: This assignment must be submitted on Blackboard BY THE END OF THE DAY on Sunday, October 9, 2022. References McKee, T.E., & Ptacek, J.T. (2001). I’m afraid I have something bad to tell you: Breaking bad news from the perspective of the giver. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 31, 246 – 273
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