Histogram

ˈhɪstəˌɡræm

A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data. It consists of bars that represent the frequency of data points within specified ranges, known as bins. The height of each bar indicates the number of data points that fall within that range, allowing for easy visualization of the data's distribution. Histograms are widely used in statistics to understand the underlying frequency distribution of a set of continuous or discrete data. Common use cases include analyzing test scores, measuring heights, or any scenario where data distribution needs to be assessed.