Graphs Flashcards
3 types of graphs?
Bar chart
Histogram
Scattergraph
What type of data do bar charts show?
Discrete/categorical data
Bar chart structure?
Bars do not touch each other or the Y axis
What type of data do histograms show?
Continuous/individual data
Histogram structure?
Bars touch each other and the Y axis
What data do scattergraphs show?
Relationship between two covariables
What do the plots on a scattergraph represent?
Each plot represents one ppt and two scores
What to include when drawing a bar chart?
Label both axis (scores on the y)
Graph title
Bars not touching
What to include when drawing a histogram?
Label both axis (scores on the x)
Graph title
Ensure bars are touching
What to include when drawing a scattergraph?
Label axis (doesn’t matter which way around)
Graph title
Plot points (don’t join)