Question

The median of a frequency distribution is found graphically with the help of :

• A. Ogive
• B. Histogram
• C. Frequency Polygon
• D. Frequency Curve

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ogive

The ogive is a cumulative frequency distribution curve.

The abscissa (x-coordinate) of the point of intersection of the less than ogive and more than ogive gives the median of the data.

In the above graph, the intersection point is $(15,40)$. The x-coordinate $15$ is the median.

Therefore the median of a frequency distribution can be found graphically using ogive curves.