Cumulative frequency

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Cumulative Frequency

Cumulative frequency (pronounced: kyu-myu-luh-tiv free-kwuh n-see) is a statistical term used in the field of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. It refers to the sum of the frequencies of all values up to a certain point in a data set.

Etymology

The term 'cumulative frequency' is derived from the Latin word 'cumulatus' meaning 'heap' or 'pile', and the English word 'frequency' which originates from the Latin word 'frequentia', meaning 'crowd' or 'multitude'.

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Usage in Medical Field

In the medical field, cumulative frequency is often used in epidemiological studies to understand the distribution of health-related events. For example, it can be used to track the number of new cases of a disease over a certain period. It can also be used in Clinical Trials to understand the distribution of patient responses to a particular treatment.

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