Data Visualization Position Scales

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How many position scales are typically required to uniquely specify a point in a 2D visualization?

2

What is the purpose of using different locations for data points in data visualization?

To encode additional information about the data

What is the most widely used coordinate system for 2D data visualization?

Cartesian coordinate system

Which of the following statements about the Cartesian coordinate system is NOT true?

The axes must always run horizontally and vertically

What is the purpose of specifying the range of numbers each axis covers in a Cartesian coordinate system?

To place the data values at the appropriate locations in the plot

How can the geometric arrangement of the position scales affect the interpretation of a data visualization?

It can change the perceived relationships between the variables

What are the different types of proximity sensors mentioned in the text?

Inductive, Capacitive, Resistive, Magnetic

What is the purpose of a servo motor in IoT applications?

Specific angular positioning

Which component is responsible for determining the rotational position of the shaft in a servo motor?

Potentiometer

What feature distinguishes stepper motors from other types of motors?

Discrete steps movement

How is the movement achieved in a stepper motor?

By energizing each phase in sequence

Which wire from the servo casing is used for sending control input signals?

Control input line wire

Which graphical element can represent continuous data?

Position

What type of data is represented by categories such as 'dog', 'cat', and 'fish'?

Qualitative categorical

What term is used to describe variables holding qualitative data?

Factors

Which graphical element is suitable for representing discrete data?

Shape

Which graphical element is suitable for representing ordered categorical data, such as 'good', 'fair', and 'poor'?

Position

Which type of data is time duration considered as?

Continuous numerical

Explore the concept of position scales in data visualization, where two numbers are needed to specify a point in a 2D plot. Learn about the conventional arrangement of x and y axes, and how they determine the geometric arrangement of data points.

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