Graphing Insights: Representation Of Univariate Data Quiz

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    I have collected data about type of food selected for lunch - Bread Based, Pastry Based, Fruit Based, Other How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart
    • Segmented Bar Chart
    • Histogram with intervals of 1
    • Histogram with class/interval > 1
    • Dot Plot
    • Stem and Leaf Plot
    • I don't know
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About This Quiz

Embark on a journey through graphical landscapes with the "Graphing Insights: Representation of Univariate Data Quiz," where numbers transform into visual narratives. This quiz is your gateway to unraveling the art and science of depicting univariate data through graphs and charts. The three descriptors that are important to determine which plot to use are Categorical, Numerical, and the Number of Samples collected.

Navigate through questions designed to test your understanding of histogram harmony, box plot brilliance, and other graphical representations of univariate data. From bar graphs to frequency polygons, each question is a window into the world of visual variables.

Click to embark on the "Graphing Insights" quiz adventure, where each question unveils a piece of wisdom in data visualization. Test your knowledge, hone your graphing skills, and let this quiz be your guide to representing univariate data with precision and flair.

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  • 2. 

    I have collected data on the colour of the eyes of students on my bus. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Bar Chart
    A. Segmented Bar Chart
    Explanation
    A bar chart or segmented bar chart would be the best way to display the data on the color of the eyes of students on the bus. These types of charts are commonly used to show categorical data and are effective in comparing the frequencies or proportions of different categories. They provide a clear visual representation of the data, making it easy to interpret and analyze. Histograms with intervals of 1 or with class/interval > 1 are more suitable for displaying continuous data, while a dot plot or stem and leaf plot are better for displaying individual data points.

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  • 3. 

    I have collected data on the dominant colour of boots worn by players on a football field. I find there are four different colours. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Bar Chart
    A. Segmented Bar Chart
    Explanation
    A bar chart or segmented bar chart would be the most appropriate way to display the data on the dominant color of boots worn by players on a football field. These types of charts allow for a clear comparison between the different colors by representing each color as a separate bar or segment. This would effectively show the frequency or distribution of each color in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand manner.

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  • 4. 

    I have collected data on which type of fuel is used by each car at a petrol station. The five types of fuel are unleaded, premium, diesel, gas and E10. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Bar Chart
    A. Segmented Bar Chart
    Explanation
    A bar chart or a segmented bar chart would be the most appropriate way to display the data on the types of fuel used by each car at a petrol station. Both of these charts are effective in visually representing categorical data, where each category (in this case, the types of fuel) is represented by a separate bar or segment. This allows for easy comparison between the different types of fuel and their frequencies. A bar chart would be suitable if the data is not further divided into subcategories, while a segmented bar chart would be used if the data is divided into subcategories (e.g., different car models or years).

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  • 5. 

    I have measured the heights of all the students in my class - there are 25 students. I should display my data using a :

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Histogram with class/interval > 1
    A. Stem and Leaf Plot
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Histogram with class/interval > 1, Stem and Leaf Plot. Both of these methods are suitable for displaying quantitative data, such as the heights of the students in this case. A histogram with class/interval > 1 would group the heights into intervals, allowing for a visual representation of the distribution of heights. A stem and leaf plot, on the other hand, would show each individual height value, providing a more detailed representation of the data. Both methods are effective for displaying the measurements of the students' heights.

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  • 6. 

    I have collected data on the number of people attending rock concerts a Melbourne venue. I have data for concerts for Green Day, Pink, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Birds of Tokyo. I should display my data using a :

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram

    • Stem & Leaf Plot

    • Dot Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Bar Chart
    Explanation
    A bar chart is the most suitable way to display the data on the number of people attending rock concerts at a Melbourne venue. A bar chart uses rectangular bars of equal width to represent the frequency or count of each category, in this case, the number of people attending each concert. The height of each bar corresponds to the count, allowing for easy comparison between different concerts. This type of chart is commonly used to visualize categorical data and is effective in showing the differences in attendance between concerts.

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  • 7. 

    I have collected data from my FaceBook friends in Australia to find their Birth State or Territory. (Vic, NSW, Qld, WA, NT, Tas, SA, ACT) How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Bar Chart
    Explanation
    A bar chart would be the most suitable way to display the data collected from the Facebook friends in Australia to show their birth state or territory. A bar chart uses rectangular bars of equal width to represent the frequency or count of each category, in this case, the birth states or territories. The height of each bar corresponds to the frequency, allowing for easy comparison and visualization of the distribution of the data.

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  • 8. 

    I have been collecting data about the colour of cars going through a school crossing. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Bar Chart
    Explanation
    A bar chart would be the most appropriate way to display the data about the color of cars going through a school crossing. A bar chart is a visual representation that uses rectangular bars to represent data values. In this case, each bar would represent a specific color category (e.g., red, blue, black) and the height of the bar would indicate the frequency or number of cars of that color. This would allow for easy comparison between different color categories and provide a clear visual representation of the data.

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    I have collected the resting heart rate of all the players on my hockey team. (11 players, 3 reserves) How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Dot Plot
    A. Stem and Leaf Plot
    Explanation
    A dot plot or a stem and leaf plot would be the most appropriate ways to display the resting heart rate data for the hockey team. These types of plots are ideal for showing the distribution of a single variable, such as heart rate, and allow for easy comparison and identification of patterns or outliers. Both plots provide a visual representation of each player's heart rate, making it easy to see the range and distribution of the data.

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  • 10. 

    I have found the number of TV sets in each household of the 25 students in my class. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Histogram with intervals of 1
    A. Stem and Leaf Plot
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Histogram with intervals of 1 and Stem and Leaf Plot because both of these methods are suitable for displaying data that is continuous and can be measured on a numerical scale, such as the number of TV sets in each household. A histogram with intervals of 1 would show the frequency distribution of the data, with each interval representing a range of values. A stem and leaf plot would also show the distribution of the data, with the stems representing the tens digit and the leaves representing the ones digit of each value. Both methods would provide a clear visual representation of the data.

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  • 11. 

    I have collected data to show how many premierships each AFL club has won. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Bar Chart
    Explanation
    A bar chart would be the most appropriate way to display the data on how many premierships each AFL club has won. A bar chart uses rectangular bars of equal width to represent the data, with the length of each bar corresponding to the quantity or value being represented. In this case, each AFL club would be represented by a bar, and the height of the bar would indicate the number of premierships won by that club. This would allow for easy comparison between the different clubs and their respective number of premierships.

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  • 12. 

    I have data from the my entire year level relating to the distance they travel to school. There are 220 students. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Histogram with class/interval > 1
    Explanation
    A histogram with class/interval > 1 would be the appropriate way to display the data in this scenario. Since there are 220 students and the data relates to the distance they travel to school, using a histogram with intervals greater than 1 would allow for a clear visualization of the distribution of distances traveled. This type of graph would group the data into ranges or intervals, making it easier to identify any patterns or trends in the data.

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  • 13. 

    I have collected data to show how many countries each student in my class has visited. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Histogram with intervals of 1
    A. Stem and Leaf Plot
    Explanation
    The data collected represents the number of countries each student in the class has visited. The best way to display this data would be using a histogram with intervals of 1 or a stem and leaf plot. Both of these methods allow for a clear visualization of the distribution of the data and provide a way to easily compare the number of countries visited by each student.

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  • 14. 

    I have counted the number of passengers on flights out of a regional airport during a single week. There have be 87 flights. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Histogram with class/interval > 1
    Explanation
    A histogram with class/interval > 1 would be the most appropriate way to display the data in this scenario. Since the data is collected for a single week and there have been 87 flights, using a histogram with intervals greater than 1 would allow for a clear representation of the distribution of the number of passengers on each flight. This type of histogram would group the number of passengers into ranges or intervals, making it easier to observe patterns or trends in the data.

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  • 15. 

    My class of 12 students has just completed a test out of 20. How should I display my data?

    • Bar Chart

    • Segmented Bar Chart

    • Histogram with intervals of 1

    • Histogram with class/interval > 1

    • Dot Plot

    • Stem and Leaf Plot

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Dot Plot
    Explanation
    A dot plot would be the most suitable way to display the data because it allows for a clear visualization of individual scores. Each student's score can be represented by a dot on the plot, making it easy to see the distribution and identify any outliers. This type of graph is particularly useful when dealing with a small dataset like this, as it provides a straightforward representation of the data without the need for complex calculations or intervals.

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