A quick recap: histograms and box plots show the shape and spread of a single variable, while scatter plots reveal relationships between two variables. Understanding these shapes is key to deeper analysis.
Engagement Message
What's one thing a histogram can tell you that a simple average cannot?
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
A company's salary data has a median of $60,000 and an average of $85,000. What does this suggest about the data's distribution?
A. It is perfectly symmetrical B. It is skewed, with a few very high salaries C. It is skewed, with a few very low salaries D. The average and median are wrong
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
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Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Which chart type would you use for each scenario? Swipe left for "Histogram/Box Plot" (one variable) or right for "Scatter Plot" (two variables).
Labels
- Left Label: Histogram/Box Plot
- Right Label: Scatter Plot
Left Label Items
- Understanding the distribution of customer ages
- Seeing the spread of daily sales amounts
- Visualizing how many products are in different price ranges
Right Label Items
- Seeing if ad spend is related to sales
- Checking if customer satisfaction affects repeat purchases
- Exploring the link between website speed and bounce rate
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Fill In The Blanks
Markdown With Blanks
Let's interpret a scatter plot.
