Categorical Data

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What is categorical data?

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Categorical data is a type of data that can be divided into groups or categories. Examples include types of animals, colors, or favorite foods.

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What is the mode in a data set?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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What is a percent bar graph?

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A percent bar graph is a visual representation that shows the percentage of different categories in a whole.

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How do you find the total number of items in categorical data?

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To find the total number of items, you add up the counts of each category.

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What is an example of categorical data?

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An example of categorical data is the types of pets people own, such as dogs, cats, or birds.

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What does it mean if a type of card is the mode in a collection?

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It means that type of card is the most common or frequently occurring in the collection.

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What is the difference between categorical and numerical data?

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Categorical data represents categories or groups, while numerical data represents quantities or measurements.

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How can you represent categorical data visually?

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You can represent categorical data visually using bar graphs, pie charts, or percent bar graphs.

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What is the significance of the mode in data analysis?

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The mode helps identify the most common item in a data set, which can be useful for understanding trends.

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What does 'not enough information' mean in data representation?

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It means that the data provided is insufficient to make a clear conclusion or choice.