Graphical representation Flashcards
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Frequency tables
A chart/table which shows the rate of occurrence (frequency) for a number of measured values/categories
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Graphical representation
A range of diagrams that show the rate of occurrence for a number of measured values/categories
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Bar chart
A diagram that represents frequencies of non-continuous data
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Line graphs
A diagram that shows a linear representation of frequencies of data
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Histograms
A diagram that represents the distribution of frequencies for discrete or continuous data
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Pie charts
A diagram that represents data proportionately, as part of a whole picture of responses
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Scatter diagrams
A diagram that represents a relationship/correlation between two or more co-variables
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Distribution curves
Linear representations of data that include a mean, median and modal score to show a spread of data
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Normal distribution
A type of distribution where the mean, median and mode are equal. This can be referred to as a bell curve
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Negative skewed distribution
A type of skewed distribution, where the mode is greater than the mean (bell curve to the right)
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Positive skewed distribution
A type of skewed distribution, where the mode is less than the mean (bell curve to the left)
