Displaying Data part 1

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What is a Histogram?

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A histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data. It shows how many data points fall within specified ranges (bins).

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What is a Bar Graph?

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A bar graph is a chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars. The length of each bar is proportional to the value it represents.

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What is a Line Plot?

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A line plot is a simple way to display data along a number line, showing the frequency of data points.

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What does 'frequency' mean in data representation?

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Frequency refers to the number of times a particular value or category occurs in a data set.

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What is a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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A stem and leaf plot is a method of displaying quantitative data in a graphical format, similar to a histogram, to retain the original data values.

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How do you find the minimum value in a data set?

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The minimum value is the smallest number in the data set.

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How do you determine the number of data points in a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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Count the number of leaves in the plot; each leaf represents a data point.

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What is the purpose of displaying data visually?

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Visual data representation helps to easily interpret and analyze data patterns, trends, and comparisons.

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What is the difference between a Bar Graph and a Histogram?

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A bar graph displays categorical data, while a histogram displays the distribution of numerical data.

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What does it mean if a data set has a high frequency?

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A high frequency indicates that a particular value or range occurs often within the data set.