De histogram
Example: De histogram toont de verdeling van de meetresultaten duidelijk.
Definition
"Histogram" is a noun referring to a graphical representation that displays the distribution of numerical data by showing the frequency of data points within consecutive intervals or bins, making it easier to visualize patterns and variations in the data set.
Etymology
The word "histogram" comes from the Greek words 'histos,' meaning 'anything set upright,' and 'gramma,' meaning 'drawing' or 'record.' It was introduced in the early 20th century to describe bar-like diagrams representing data distributions. Did you know? The term emphasizes the 'upright' bars used to illustrate frequency.
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"De histogram" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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