Quiz 5

Question 1

3 characteristics of data

Answer 1

Level- average value of data set
Trend- systematic changes in level
Variability- degree of fluctuation in a data set around its mean

Question 2

Advantages of Graphic Analysis

Answer 2

Practicality, Flexibility, Focuses on big effects, Allows for independent evaluation

Question 3

Disadvantages of Graphic Analysis

Answer 3

May not be suitable for complex data sets, Some journals will not publish, No formal rules of interpretation

Question 4

Things to avoid

Answer 4

• Too much info
• Unnecessary decoration
• Displaying too many DVs
• Displaying data in a table in lieu of a graph

Question 5

Basic elements of a graph

Answer 5

Axes, Axis labels, Units, Data point, Phase-change lines, Phase labels