data handling - representation of quantative data

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what type of data do bar graphs represent and why
discrete data
to show the difference between the conditions
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what is discrete data?
data divided into clear categories e.g. the separate conditions of an energy drink study
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what type of data do histograms represent?
continuous data
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what is a feature of a histogram?
the bars touch
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what type of data do scattergrams represent?
correlational data, showing the relationship between two variables.
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how are tables used to represent data?
Summary tables are used to present descriptive statistics such as the mean, range etc
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