Types of Graphs and when to use them
After collecting data many times it is helpful if create a graph of this data, but what type graph should you create?
Here a chart that summarizes the different types of graphs and when to use them.
A bar graph is helpful to use when you have categories.
Here is an example, notice the categories.
A circle graph is good for comparing parts to the whole.
A box and whiskers is good for showing measures of variation.
For example, if you have a box and whisker on runners in a race you can quickly see the variation of the age of runners and oldest and youngest runner quickly.
A histogram is great at showing frequency of data in intervals.
Here is an example.
A line graph is great at showing change over time.
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