research methods- graphical representation Flashcards
1
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bar charts
A
A diagram that represents frequencies of non continuous (discrete) data.
2
Q
pie charts
A
A diagram that represents data proportionately, as part of a whole picture of responses.
3
Q
histograms
A
A diagram that represents the distribution of
frequencies for continuous data.
4
Q
line graph
A
A diagram that shows a linear representation off frequencies of data. Scores are plotted and joined one by one with straight lines.
5
Q
scatter diagrams
A
A diagram that represents a
relationship/correlation between two
or more co-variables. It does not need
to include a line of best fit
6
Q
frequency table
A
A chart/table that shows the rate of
occurrence (frequency) for a number
of measured values/categories
