Types of Statistical Graphs

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What is the purpose of the horizontal line in a statistical graph?

  • To show the frequency of the data
  • To show the scale of the graph
  • To describe the gathered data (correct)
  • To display the title of the graph

Which software can be used to create statistical graphs?

  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel (correct)
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Access

What is the name of the graph that shows the frequency of the data using continuous lines?

  • Frequency polygon (correct)
  • Scatter plot
  • Bar chart
  • Histogram

What is the first step in creating a statistical graph?

<p>Gather the data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the vertical line in a statistical graph?

<p>To show the frequency of the data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of descriptive statistics?

<p>To describe the characteristics of a population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of graph used in statistics?

<p>Scatter plot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of inferential statistics?

<p>To predict a certain outcome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a bar chart and a histogram?

<p>A bar chart is used for categorical data, while a histogram is used for numerical data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a frequency polygon and a histogram?

<p>A frequency polygon is a type of histogram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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