graphs Flashcards
1
Q
bar chart
A
Used for category/ nominal data.
A diagram of columns, the heights of which indicate frequencies, so data on the x axis is discrete meaning it falls into categories.
There should be a gap between each bar, showing that the data is discrete or nominal data.
2
Q
histograms
A
Used for continuous data.
No gaps between bars.
3
Q
scattergrams
A
Used for correlations.
Show a relationship.