40. Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers were asked the question, “What is the most critical area that prevents golfers from reaching their potential?” The possible responses were lack of accuracy, poor approach shots, poor mental approach, lack of power, limited practice, poor putting, poor short game, and poor strategic decisions. The data obtained follow (Golf Magazine, February 2002):

a. Develop a frequency and percent frequency distribution.

b. Which four critical areas most often prevent golfers from reaching their potential?

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