Presenting data

Question 1

Briefly describe what a histogram what would like it

Answer 1

• frequency of scores in each category represented by a vertical column
• data is continuous
• make sure intervals are not too broad or narrow
• all intervals are represented

Question 2

Briefly describe what a bar chart what would like it

Answer 2

• used when data is in categories
• categories on y axis
• frequencies on x
• bars dont touch
• used to display mean of different categroies

Question 3

Briefly describe what a table what would like it

Answer 3

• has precise figures

- hard to visualise