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区间数据和比率数据是统计学中两种不同类型的数据。

区间数据是指具有固定单位和等距离的数据。在区间数据中，数值之间的差异是有意义的，但没有绝对的零点。常见的例子包括温度、时间和年龄。在区间数据中，可以进行加法和减法运算，但不能进行乘法和除法运算。

比率数据是指具有固定单位、等距离和绝对零点的数据。在比率数据中，数值之间的差异和比例都是有意义的。常见的例子包括长度、重量和时间间隔。在比率数据中，可以进行加法、减法、乘法和除法运算。

简而言之，区间数据只能进行加法和减法运算，而比率数据可以进行加法、减法、乘法和除法运算。

相关问题

Draw one diagram for FDM and one diagram for TDM and explain how they work and how they are different (4 points)

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FDM (Frequency Division Multiplexing) is a technique used to transmit multiple signals simultaneously over a single communication channel. It works by dividing the available bandwidth of the channel into multiple sub-channels, each of which carries a separate signal.

Here's a diagram of how FDM works:

   +-----------+         +-----------+         +-----------+
   | Signal 1  |         | Signal 2  |         | Signal 3  |
   +-----------+         +-----------+         +-----------+
         |                     |                     |
         v                     v                     v
   +-----------+         +-----------+         +-----------+
   | Sub-Channel|         | Sub-Channel|         | Sub-Channel|
   +-----------+         +-----------+         +-----------+
         |                     |                     |
         v                     v                     v
   +-----------+         +-----------+         +-----------+
   |  Channel  |         |  Channel  |         |  Channel  |
   +-----------+         +-----------+         +-----------+

As you can see in the diagram, each signal is divided into its own sub-channel, which is then combined into the main channel for transmission. The sub-channels can be separated at the receiving end to extract the original signals.

TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) is another technique used for transmitting multiple signals over a single communication channel. It works by dividing the available time slots of the channel into multiple sub-slots, each of which carries a separate signal.

Here's a diagram of how TDM works:

   +-----------+  +-----------+  +-----------+
   | Signal 1  |  | Signal 2  |  | Signal 3  |
   +-----------+  +-----------+  +-----------+
   |   Time    |  |   Time    |  |   Time    |
   +-----------+  +-----------+  +-----------+

As you can see in the diagram, each signal is assigned a specific time slot during which it can transmit its data. The time slots are then combined into the main channel for transmission. At the receiving end, the signals are separated by their respective time slots.

The main difference between FDM and TDM is that FDM divides the available bandwidth into separate sub-channels, while TDM divides the available time slots into separate sub-slots.