Determination of optimal numbers of class intervals using maximum entropy

Based on the maximum entropy concept, optimal numbers of class intervals(K) for a closed array of samples has been determined. From the analysis, two values ofK (8 and 19) are selected as the most appropriate. ForK=8, the probability of occurrence on each unequal-size interval isp _i=0.125, whereasK=19 results inp _i=0.0526. An objective method for determining interval limits, modified from a previous method by Full et al. (1984), is also included.Contribution 114, Instituto Argentino de Oceanografia.