graphs Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
line graph
A
- continuous
- see change over time or course
- easy to interpret, clear pattern
- anomalies easy to identify
2
Q
bar chart
A
- categorical/discrete data
- comparing categories
- easy to interpret, clear pattern
3
Q
histogram
A
- continuous
- comparable
4
Q
divided bar chart
A
- variety of categories
- large amount of data
5
Q
pie chart
A
- percentages/proportions
- easy to interpret
6
Q
rose/star diagram
A
- categorical
- comparable, on same graph
7
Q
proportional symbols
A
- quanitative
- easy to read
- hard to calculate value
8
Q
pictogram
A
- categorical
9
Q
scatter
A
- two variables
- find correlation
- anomalies made clear
10
Q
field sketch
A
- qualitative
- to remember studies
11
Q
desire line
A
shows where and how far people travel from
- can identify patterns
12
Q
collection methods
A
questionnaires
survey
eqs
lus
location
