There are many different and varied formats and strategies for radio stations, but one thing they all have in common is the need for an audience in order to attract advertisers. Table 3.8.8 shows the percent of listeners for radio stations in the Albuquerque area (averages for ages 12 and older, 6 am to midnight all week) as a market share in percentage points. 

a. Construct a histogram. 

b. Describe the distribution shape. 

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TABLE 3.8.8 Market Share for Albuquerque Radio Stations Percent of Listeners 12 and Older Station Format News Talk Information KKOB-AM 5.4 Mainstream Rock KZRR-FM 4.5 KKOB-FM Pop Contemporary Hit Radio 4.4 Hot Adult Contemporary KPEK-FM 4.4 Adult Contemporary KMGA-FM 3.9 Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio KKSS-FM 3.8 Classic Hits KABG-FM 3.6 Classic Rock KIOT-FM 3.0 KBQI-FM Country 2.9 Adult Hits KDRF-FM 2.9 KRST-FM Country 2.9 New AC (NAC)/Smooth KOAZ-AM 2.8 Jazz Classic Country KBQI-FM 2.5 HD2 Classical KHFM-FM 2.2 Alternative KTEG-FM 2.1 Rhythmic AC KKRG-FM 1.9 Spanish Adult Hits KRZY-FM 1.8 Rhythmic Oldies KLQT-FM 1.6 Mexican Regional KLVO-FM 1.6 Classic Hits KABQ-FM 1.5 KDLW-FM Pop Contemporary Hit Radio 1.5 KRKE-AM 80's Hits 1.4 KZRR-FM Urban Contemporary 1.3 HD2 Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio KAGM-FM 1.2 KJFA-FM Mexican Regional 1.2 KABQ-AM News Talk Information 1.1 KQTM-FM All Sports 0.9 KARS-AM Modern Adult 0.8 Contemporary KNML-AM All Sports 0.6 Source: Nielsen, accessed at https://tlr.nielsen.com/tlr/public/ ratingsDisplay.do?method=loadRatingsForMarket on October 18, 2015.