Math Definitions - Letter R
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Relative Frequency
Definition of Relative Frequency
The relative frequency of an event is the number of outcomes in which that event occurs, divided by the total number of outcomes.
For example, if 16 people out of a total of 30 people surveyed say that their favourite song is the "Three Little Fishies", then
- The frequency of people having the "Three Little Fishies" as their favourite song is \(16\), and
- The relative frequency of people having the "Three Little Fishies" as their favourite song is \(\dfrac{16}{30} = \dfrac{8}{15}\).
Another term for "relative frequency" is experimental probability.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter R
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 5th Feb 2018
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