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The document outlines four types of quantitative plots: Dot Plot, Stem Plot, Box Plot, and Histogram, each suited for specific data visualization needs. Dot Plots are ideal for small data sets to identify clusters and outliers, Stem Plots preserve original values while showing distribution, Box Plots summarize data using median and quartiles for comparisons, and Histograms visualize frequency distribution of larger data sets. The choice of plot depends on data size, detail required, and whether comparisons or summaries are needed.

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Types of Graph

The document outlines four types of quantitative plots: Dot Plot, Stem Plot, Box Plot, and Histogram, each suited for specific data visualization needs. Dot Plots are ideal for small data sets to identify clusters and outliers, Stem Plots preserve original values while showing distribution, Box Plots summarize data using median and quartiles for comparisons, and Histograms visualize frequency distribution of larger data sets. The choice of plot depends on data size, detail required, and whether comparisons or summaries are needed.

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Dot Plot

●​ Type: Quantitative
●​ Best Used For:
○​ Small to moderate-sized data sets.
○​ Showing individual data points, particularly to identify clusters, gaps, and outliers.
○​ Visualizing the distribution of a data set and spotting the frequency of data points.
●​ Situations:
○​ When you want to display the exact values in a data set.
○​ When data sets are small and need a simple representation (e.g., showing test
scores in a small class).

2. Stem Plot (Stem-and-Leaf Plot)

●​ Type: Quantitative
●​ Best Used For:
○​ Illustrating the distribution of data while preserving the original data points.
○​ Showing the shape of the data distribution while still displaying actual values.
○​ Useful for small to moderately sized data sets.
●​ Situations:
○​ When you want a quick, compact view of the data distribution (e.g., survey
responses).
○​ In exploratory data analysis to easily identify the mode, spread, and shape.

3. Box Plot (Box-and-Whisker Plot)

●​ Type: Quantitative
●​ Best Used For:
○​ Summarizing a data set using the median, quartiles, and potential outliers.
○​ Comparing distributions between different groups.
○​ Identifying the spread and skewness of the data.
●​ Situations:
○​ When comparing multiple data sets (e.g., comparing exam scores across
different classes).
○​ To provide a high-level summary and detect outliers in large data sets.

4. Histogram

●​ Type: Quantitative
●​ Best Used For:
○​ Showing the distribution of a continuous data set by grouping data points into
bins.
○​ Understanding the shape of the data distribution (e.g., normal, skewed).
○​ Analyzing large data sets.
●​ Situations:
○​ When you want to visualize the frequency distribution of a large set of data (e.g.,
ages of a population).
○​ When needing to display the overall pattern of data, including peaks, gaps, and
symmetry.

Each type of plot is suited for different purposes, primarily depending on the size of the data set,
the need for detail, and whether you're comparing groups or summarizing distributions.

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