histogram Flashcards
1
Q
why use a histogram
A
continuous variable and the data is given in a grouped frequency table.
2
Q
advantages of box plots
A
Advantages, any one from:
It helps us to see the spread of the data easily. The plot is clear and easy to understand.
It uses the range and the median values.
It is easy to compare the stratified data.
3
Q
disadvantages of box plots
A
Disadvantages, any one from:
Original data is not clearly shown in the box plot.
Mean and mode cannot be identified using the box plot.
It can be easily misinterpreted.
If large outliers are present, the box plot is more likely to give an incorrect representation.
