Parts of a Statistical Graph

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Which type of variable is sex according to the text?

  • Ordinal
  • Interval
  • Ratio
  • Nominal (correct)

What is an example of an ordinal scale of measurement?

  • Temperature
  • Doctor visits
  • Weight
  • Blood group (correct)

Which scale has a meaningful zero point existing?

  • Ratio (correct)
  • Ordinal
  • Interval
  • Nominal

What is the main purpose of a statistical graph?

<p>To represent certain statistical information for comparison or correlation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between interval and ratio scales?

<p>Whether an arbitrary zero point exists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the title usually placed in a graph?

<p>At the bottom, preceded by a number for easy reference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many axes does a graph typically have?

<p>Two axes, one vertical and one horizontal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a legend needed in a statistical graph?

<p>When drawing more than one graph to clarify which item each graph refers to (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Marginal Totals' refer to in a statistical table?

<p>Column totals and row totals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a table indicates the basis of classification of the rows or horizontal series of figures?

<p>Stubs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a table title in a statistical table?

<p>To state the objective of the table (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of graphing in relation to a statistical table?

<p>To simplify the idea of what the table contains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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