Types of Graphs in Data Analysis

Types of Graphs in Data Analysis

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What type of graph should you plot if you are investigating an association between two variables?

Scatter graph

When collecting frequency data, which type of graph may be appropriate?

Bar chart

Which type of graph is suitable for comparing different sets of data?

Bar graph

In Excel, what type of graph should you select for bar charts?

<p>Column</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake when selecting the 'Line' option in the Graph Type in Excel?

<p>Plots the data against row number</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most suitable type of graph for comparing different sets of data?

<p>Bar graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of graph should you plot if you are investigating an association between two variables?

<p>Scatter graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake when selecting the 'Line' option in the Graph Type in Excel?

<p>Plotting data against row number</p> Signup and view all the answers

When collecting frequency data, which type of graph may be appropriate?

<p>Bar graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of graph is not suitable for representing an association between two variables?

<p>Line graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using Excel to plot a graph, what is a common mistake when selecting the 'Line' option in the Graph Type?

<p>Selecting 'Line' plots the data against row number, which is a common mistake</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are investigating an association between two variables, which type of graph should you plot?

<p>Scatter graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of graph is suitable for comparing different sets of data in Excel?

<p>Bar graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

When collecting frequency data, which type of graph may be appropriate?

<p>Bar chart or pie chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Excel, what should you do in the Chart Options step when plotting a graph?

<p>Type in suitable titles for the graph and the two axes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Graph Types and Their Uses

  • When investigating an association between two variables, a scatter graph (or X-Y graph) is the most suitable type of graph to plot.

Frequency Data

  • When collecting frequency data, a bar chart or a histogram may be an appropriate type of graph to use.

Comparing Data Sets

  • To compare different sets of data, a bar chart or a column chart is a suitable type of graph.

Excel Graphing Mistakes

  • A common mistake when selecting the 'Line' option in the Graph Type in Excel is to use it to connect categorical data, rather than continuous data.

Excel Graphing Tips

  • In Excel, when selecting a graph type, choose the 'Column' option for bar charts.
  • In the Chart Options step when plotting a graph in Excel, ensure that the correct graph type and data are selected.

Unsuitable Graph Types

  • A line graph is not suitable for representing an association between two variables, as it is used to show trends over time or continuous data.

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