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Histograms

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Part of the Against All Odds: Inside Statistics Series. This episode focuses on histograms and the understanding of charts and data in studying weather. Meteorologists use histograms to map when lightning strikes, and this visualization technique helps them understand the data gathered in new ways.

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Runtime: 9 minutes 49 seconds

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