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Types of Graphs

The document compares different types of charts and graphs used to display data, including pie charts, histograms, bar graphs, line graphs, scatterplots, and stem-and-leaf plots. It lists advantages and disadvantages of each type. Pie charts show percentages of a whole but lack exact numbers. Histograms display continuous data in categories while bar graphs show discrete data in columns, allowing for comparisons. Line graphs plot continuous data over time. Scatterplots reveal relationships between two factors. Stem-and-leaf plots concisely represent large data sets. Each chart has strengths for certain data types but also limitations.

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Types of Graphs

The document compares different types of charts and graphs used to display data, including pie charts, histograms, bar graphs, line graphs, scatterplots, and stem-and-leaf plots. It lists advantages and disadvantages of each type. Pie charts show percentages of a whole but lack exact numbers. Histograms display continuous data in categories while bar graphs show discrete data in columns, allowing for comparisons. Line graphs plot continuous data over time. Scatterplots reveal relationships between two factors. Stem-and-leaf plots concisely represent large data sets. Each chart has strengths for certain data types but also limitations.

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Pie chart Advantages Disadvantages

A pie chart displays data as a


percentage of the whole. Each pie • Visually appealing • No exact numerical data
section should have a label and • Hard to compare 2 data sets
percentage. A total data number
• Shows percent of total for each • "Other" category can be a problem
should be included.
category • Total unknown unless specified
• Best for 3 to 7 categories

• Use only with discrete data

Histogram Advantages Disadvantages


A histogram displays continuous data
in ordered columns. Categories are of • Visually strong • Cannot read exact values because
continuous measure such as time, • Can compare to normal curve data is grouped into categories
inches, temperature, etc. • More difficult to compare two data sets
• Usually vertical axis is a
frequency count of items falling • Use only with continuous data
into each category

Bar graph Advantages Disadvantages


A bar graph displays discrete data in
separate columns. A double bar graph • Visually strong • Graph categories can be reordered to
can be used to compare two data sets. emphasize certain effects
Categories are considered unordered
and can be rearranged alphabetically, • Can easily compare two or
by size, etc. three data sets • Use only with discrete data

Line graph Advantages Disadvantages


A line graph plots continuous data as
points and then joins them with a line. • Can compare multiple • Use only with continuous data
Multiple data sets can be graphed continuous data sets easily
together, but a key must be used. Is
best for showing changes over time.
• Interim data can be inferred
from graph line

Scatterplot Advantages Disadvantages


A scatterplot displays the relationship
between two factors of the experiment. • Shows a trend in the data • Hard to visualize results in large data
A trend line is used to determine relationship sets
positive, negative, or no correlation. • Retains exact data values and • Flat trend line gives inconclusive
sample size results

• Shows minimum/maximum and • Data on both axes should be


outliers continuous

Stem and Leaf Plot Advantages Disadvantages


Stem and leaf plots record data values
in rows, and can easily be made into a • Concise representation of data • Not visually appealing
histogram. Large data sets can be • Shows range, minimum & maximum,
accommodated by splitting stems. gaps & clusters, and outliers easily
• Does not easily indicate measures of
centrality for large data sets
• Can handle extremely large data sets

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