Put a check mark to indicate whether each chart listed below displays 1 variable or 2 variables, and whether it displays data that is categorical or numeric. In the notes column, add any relevant reminders to yourself about when to use each display. You will want to revisit and add additional notes to this page as you learn more about each of the displays.
| Display | How many variables? What type? | Notes (How do I create the display? What does it tell me?) |
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dot plot |
How many variables?
What type?
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bar chart |
How many variables?
What type?
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histogram |
How many variables?
What type?
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scatter plot |
How many variables?
What type?
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box plot |
How many variables?
What type?
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least squares line |
How many variables?
What type?
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