Unless you are just completing a math homework assignment, calculating relative frequency generally implies that you have some form of data. Conduct your experiment or study and collect the data. Decide how precisely you wish to report your results.  For example, suppose you are collecting data on the ages of people who attend a particular movie. You could decide to collect and report the exact age of everyone who attends. But this is likely to give you 60 or 70 different results, being every number from about 10 through 70 or 80. You may instead wish to collect data in groups, like “Under 20,” “20-29,” “30-39,” “40-49,” “50-59,” and “60 plus.” This would be a more manageable set of six data groups. As another example, a doctor might collect body temperatures of patients on a given day. In this case, just collecting whole numbers, like 97, 98, 99, might not be precise enough. It might be necessary to report data in decimals in this case. After you complete your study or experiment, you are likely to have a collection of data values that could look like 1, 2, 5, 4, 6, 4, 3, 7, 1, 5, 6, 5, 3, 4, 5, 1. In this form, the data appear almost meaningless and difficult to use. It is more helpful to sort the data in order from lowest to highest. This would result in the list 1,1,1,2,3,3,4,4,4,5,5,5,5,6,6,7. When you are sorting and rewriting your collection of data, be careful to include every point correctly. Count the data set to make sure you do not leave off any values. You can summarize the results of your data collection by creating a simple data frequency table. This is a chart with three columns that you will use for your relative frequency calculations. Label the columns as follows:   x{\displaystyle x}. This column will be filled with each value that appears in your data set. Do not repeat items. For example, if the value 4 appears several times in the list, just put 4{\displaystyle 4} under the x{\displaystyle x} column once.  n{\displaystyle n}, n(x){\displaystyle n(x)} or fr(x){\displaystyle fr(x)}. In statistics, the variable n{\displaystyle n} is conventionally used to represent the count of a particular value. You may also write n(x){\displaystyle n(x)}, which is read as “n of x,” and means the count of each x-value. A final alternative is fr(x){\displaystyle fr(x)}, which means the “frequency of x.” In this column, you will put the number of times that the value appears. For example, if the number 4 appears three times, you will place a 3 next to the number 4. Relative Frequency or P(x){\displaystyle P(x)}. This final column is where you will record the relative frequency of each data item or grouping. The label P(x){\displaystyle P(x)}, which is read “P of x,” could mean the probability of x or the percentage of x. The calculation of relative frequency appears below. This column will be used after you complete that calculation for each value of x.

Summary: Collect your data. Sort the data. Use a data table.


Take both of your feet out of the stirrups, hold the reins in one hand, and swing off onto the left side of your horse. Put the reins over your horse’s head so that you’re holding them again, and roll up your stirrups and loosen your girth. When you untack your horse, you should first take off all the horse’s tack and put it to the side. Then, repeat the same grooming steps that you completed while you were tacking up your horse. If your horse is sweaty, you might need to rinse it off with a hose in an outdoor “wash stall.” You could also sponge off its back with a large wet sponge. However, since it is your first time riding, you should listen to what your instructor says. Different barns have different rules for taking care of their horses, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. Cleaning your horse’s tack is really important, especially if you’re sharing tack with other students or borrowing someone else’s tack. Put your saddle on a saddle rack, and hang your bridle up somewhere where you can easily clean it.  Find some saddle soap, a sponge, and a bucket of water. Rub the sponge on the saddle soap. Dip it into a little bit of water (less is more). Squeeze the sponge to rid it of excess water. Clean the leather parts of the saddle and bridle with the sponge. You should get all the dust and dirt off of your tack. Clean your horse’s bit (the part that goes in his mouth) with water. Scrub it with a wet toothbrush to clean off all the grass and debris that was in your horse’s mouth. Give your horse a carrot, an apple, or a horse treat. Make sure to give it to the horse with your palm flat so that it doesn’t nibble your fingers by mistake. Pet him again, especially if you had a good ride! Your instructor will help you lead your horse either back to its stall or to the pasture where it lives.

Summary: Dismount your horse. Groom your horse. Clean and put away your horse’s tack. Praise your horse.


If you want to wind-down, avoid playing anything with a fast or heavy beat. Opt for instrumental or background music for a pleasant, calming effect. Many music-streaming services have pre-made playlists or stations specifically made for relaxation. Just search for “relaxing music” and see what pops up. Move dirty clothes, cosmetics, toys, and anything else that is taking up space on the bathroom counter. Put them away in drawers if needed, or set them out in the hall. The last thing you want is to look up from your bath and feel stressed about what needs to be cleaned up! If you can, take 10-15 minutes to clean your bathroom before taking a bath. It might help you relax more easily. With a bath caddy, you’ll have space for a drink, snack, book, or anything else you’d like to have with you. Set up the caddy while the water is filling and put your things in place so that it’s ready to go once the bath is done. You can buy bath caddies that have props to hold up books or magazines, slots for the stems of wine glasses, and more. Bright overhead lights could keep you from de-stressing, so opt to turn them down or completely off. Put candles on the countertops and around the edge of the tub if there is room.  Use unscented candles if you are using essential oils or a scented bubble bath. If not, light one of your favorite scented candles to enjoy while in the tub. After your bath, double-check that all the flames have been extinguished. If you live with other people and want to guarantee that you won’t be interrupted while you’re trying to relax, let them know ahead of time what your expectations are. If you have little kids, ask a partner or friend to watch them for 1/2 an hour so you can have some alone time. If you have pets, you may want to keep the bathroom door shut during your bath. Otherwise, they might come in and beg for your attention and disturb the peace!
Summary: Create a playlist filled with relaxing tunes to play during your bath. Clear away clutter so the space is visually appealing. Use a bath caddy to keep your things dry. Dim the lights and light some candles for a relaxing aesthetic. Tell your family that you’re not to be disturbed when you’re in the bath.