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Which of the following determines the height of each column in a histogram?

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Height of a histogram bar = number of data points (frequency) in that bin.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • The number of intervals
  • The frequency of datapoints within the range
  • The x-axis values
  • The y-axis values
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Idea:
Think about how a histogram is drawn: count first, then draw.

Step 2: Build a histogram in your mind.
First divide the data into bins. Then count the data points in each bin. Then draw a column for each bin.

Step 3: See which quantity is used for height.
The count (frequency) is used for height. Bin edges are used for position and width.

Step 4: Pick the option.
Option 2 names the frequency, so it is correct. The y-axis is only the scale that shows this height.

Step 5: Test every option against the result.
Option 1: The count of intervals changes how many columns appear, not how tall one is, so it fails.
Option 2: The count of points inside a bin is the height of its column, so it fits.
Option 3: The x values only show where the bins lie, so it fails.
Option 4: The y values are only the scale used to read the height, so it fails.

Step 6: Conclusion.
Option 2 is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Frequency of datapoints within the range}} \]
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