Presenting data Flashcards
1
Q
Briefly describe what a histogram what would like it
A
- frequency of scores in each category represented by a vertical column
- data is continuous
- make sure intervals are not too broad or narrow
- all intervals are represented
2
Q
Briefly describe what a bar chart what would like it
A
- used when data is in categories
- categories on y axis
- frequencies on x
- bars dont touch
- used to display mean of different categroies
3
Q
Briefly describe what a table what would like it
A
- has precise figures
- hard to visualise