absolute frequency
- noun
- /ˈæb.sə.luːt ˈfriː.kwən.si/
- Specialized
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frecuencia absoluta
- In our study, we recorded the absolute frequency of birds visiting feeders during the winter months.
Examples
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Data analysis was performed with descriptive statistics such as absolute frequencies (raw counts) for each category of the discrete variable and relative frequencies (proportions or percentages of the total number of observations).
Academic text (2016) -
GRAPH: FIGURE 6. Absolute Frequency Distribution Attained on the Sum Score for Environmental Problem-Solving Ability (n = 131)
Academic text (1997) -
However, more careful investigation indicates that animals rely on absolute frequency analysis rather than on relative pitch as we do.
Academic text (2000) -
So you can see that the biggest differentiator in terms of absolute frequency of events occurring is progress.
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Surprisingly, one finds in such experiments that neither this dispersive splitting nor the absolute frequencies depend strongly on the number of electrons per dot.
Academic text (1994) -
They also measured the absolute frequency of the hydrogen 1s-2s transition, comparing it to a commercial cesium atomic clock.
Academic text (2005) -
Since this subsample (of individuals who were asked about the possible consequences of being monogamous) was so small (n = 11), results are presented as absolute frequencies rather than as percentages, and should be interpreted with caution.
Academic text (1997) -
The absolute frequency of user complaints was analyzed to improve customer service response times.
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To understand the data better, we should present the absolute frequency of each category rather than just percentages.
Synonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The combination of 'absolute' (complete/total) and 'frequency' (how often something occurs) gives a clear compositional clue that this refers to the total number of occurrences rather than a relative rate, so a learner knowing both words can infer the general idea. However, the phrase carries a technical statistical nuance (raw count vs. relative/normalized frequency) that may not be fully predictable to an average B1 learner without exposure, so it is not fully transparent.
Etymology
Absolute frequency is like counting objects in a jar: frequency is how often something appears and absolute means the actual number, not a percent. So, absolute frequency simply means the 'count' of items in one category.