In which of the following steps in constructing a frequency distribution would the use of over or under categories for extreme cases be a major exception?

a. deciding on the number of categories (classes) into which the data will be grouped
b. ensuring that the groups cover the entire distribution, with the within-group intervals as equal in size as possible
c. assigning each case to one and only one group
d. assigning each case to multiple groups


Ans: b. ensuring that the groups cover the entire distribution, with the within-group intervals as equal in size as possible

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