Which statement about histograms is NOT true?

• A. Histograms show data distribution
• B. Histograms display the exact values for every data point
• C. In histograms, the bars touch each other to indicate continuity
• D. Histograms reveal the shape of the distribution

Answer: (B)

Histograms show how data are distributed by grouping values into consecutive intervals and counting how many observations fall into each interval. This grouping highlights the overall pattern—the shape, spread, and location of the data—rather than the exact values of individual data points. That’s why the statement about displaying exact values for every data point isn’t accurate: histograms present frequencies in bins, not a precise list of every observation. The bars touch to indicate continuity between intervals, which reinforces that the data come from a continuous scale. Because histograms reveal the distribution’s shape—whether it’s skewed, symmetric, or multi-modal—they’re best for understanding overall patterns rather than inspecting each data value.