Tally Chart Statistics Example 2
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Example 2
mediumA survey asked 30 people their favourite season. The results are: Spring 8, Summer 11, Autumn 6, Winter 5. Represent this data using tally marks and verify the total.
Solution
- 1 Step 1: Convert each number to tally marks. Spring (8): |||| ||| (one group of 5, then 3). Summer (11): |||| |||| | (two groups of 5, then 1). Autumn (6): |||| | (one group of 5, then 1). Winter (5): |||| (one group of 5).
- 2 Step 2: Write the frequency next to each set of tallies: Spring 8, Summer 11, Autumn 6, Winter 5.
- 3 Step 3: Verify: . This matches the total number of people surveyed.
Answer
Spring: |||| ||| (8), Summer: |||| |||| | (11), Autumn: |||| | (6), Winter: |||| (5). Total = 30 ✓
When creating a tally chart, convert each count into groups of five with remaining marks. Always verify that the total of all frequencies matches the known total number of data points to check for errors.
About Tally Chart
A tally chart is a simple way to record and count data using vertical strokes called tally marks. Every fifth mark is drawn diagonally across the previous four, making groups of five that are easy to count. For example, |||| represents 4 and ⧸|||| represents 5.
Learn more about Tally Chart →More Tally Chart Examples
Example 1 easy
A class voted for their favourite colour. The tally marks show: Red |||| ||, Blue |||| , Green |||,
Example 3 mediumA student's tally chart for types of vehicles passing the school shows: Cars |||| |||| |||| ||, Buse
Example 4 hardA tally chart records dice rolls. The tallies show: 1 (7 times), 2 (5 times), 3 (9 times), 4 (6 time
Example 5 mediumStudents were asked their favorite color: Red (7), Blue (12), Green (5), Yellow (3). Create the tall