Statistical Displays Flashcards

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What is a line graph use for?

A

To show change over a period of time.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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To show the number of items and specific categories.

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What is a line plot used for?

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To show how many times each number occurs and data.

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Mean > Median =?

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Skewed Right (positive)

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Mean = Median =?

A

Symmetric

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Mean

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Skewed left (negative)

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Do histogram bars touch? And what do histograms describe?

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Yes; numerical data

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Do bar graph bars touch? And what do bar graphs describe?

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No; categorical data

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