Cumulative frequency
Cumulative frequency is a statistical term that refers to the sum of the frequencies of all values up to a certain value in a frequency distribution. It is a way of summarizing a set of data points in a cumulative way. Cumulative frequency can be represented graphically in the form of a cumulative frequency graph.
Definition[edit | edit source]
In statistics, cumulative frequency is defined as the total of a frequency and all frequencies so far in a frequency distribution. It is the running total of the frequencies. On a graph, it can be represented as a cumulative frequency curve or 'ogive'.
Calculation[edit | edit source]
The calculation of cumulative frequency is straightforward. It involves adding up frequencies in a frequency distribution from top to bottom. For example, if the frequency distribution is: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, the cumulative frequency will be: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Cumulative frequency is used in a variety of fields, including mathematics, statistics, economics, and medicine. It is particularly useful in determining the median and interquartile range of a set of data.
Cumulative Frequency Graph[edit | edit source]
A cumulative frequency graph, or ogive, is a plot of cumulative frequency against the upper class boundary with the points joined by a line segment. An ogive is a free-hand graph showing the curve of a cumulative distribution, which may be used to estimate medians, quartiles and percentiles.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
| Cumulative frequency Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
