histogram

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Noun — A histogram is a chart that shows numerical data as a series of upright bars, where the size of each bar's area represents how often values in that range occur.

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Histogram is a standard term in statistics, maths and data analysis.

Etymology

The word likely combines an Ancient Greek term for a mast or upright post with another Greek element meaning something written or drawn, reflecting the upright bars of the chart. It was coined in 1891 by the English mathematician Karl Pearson.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a histogram used for?

A histogram is used to show how numerical data is distributed by grouping values into ranges and drawing a bar for each range.

Who invented the histogram?

The term was coined in 1891 by the English mathematician Karl Pearson.

How is a histogram different from a bar chart?

A histogram groups continuous numerical data into ranges, while a standard bar chart usually compares separate categories.

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