Title: Statistical Reasoning for everyday life
1Statistical Reasoningfor everyday life
- Intro to Probability and Statistics
- Mr. Spering Room 113
23.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Distribution refers to the way in which values
are spread over all possible values. We can
summarize a distribution in a table or show a
distribution visually with a graph. - i.e. bar graph, histogram, pareto chart, dot
plot, pie chart, stem-and-leaf plot, line chart,
time-series diagram, scatter plot, and
box-whisker plot (review in section 4.3)
33.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- (Crucial Components) Important Labels for Graphs
- Vertical scale numbers along the vertical axis
should clearly indicate the scale. The numbers
should line up with the tick marks the marks
along the axis that precisely locate the
numerical values. - Horizontal scale the categories should be
clearly indicated along the horizontal axis (Tick
marks may not be necessary for qualitative data,
but should be included for quantitative data.) - Vertical axis title Include a title that
describes the variable shown on the vertical axis - Horizontal axis title Include a title that
describes the variable shown on the horizontal
axis - Title/caption and legend (key) the graph should
have a title or caption that explains what is
being shown, and if applicable, lists the source
of the data. If multiple data sets are displayed
on a single graph, include a legend or key to
identify the individual data sets.
43.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Bar graph is a diagram consisting of bars that
represent the frequencies (or relative
frequencies) for particular categories. The
lengths of the bars are proportional to the
frequency. - EXAMPLE
- Number of police officers in Crimeville, 1993 to
2001
53.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Dot plot (line plot) similar to a bar graph,
except each individual data value is represent by
a dot or symbol. - EXAMPLE
- Barley Yields, Grand Rapids
63.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Pareto chart is a bar graph with the bars
arranged in order according to frequency. Pareto
charts make sense only for data at the nominal
level of measurement.
73.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Pie Chart (circle graph) circle divided so that
each wedge represents that relative frequency of
a particular category. The wedge size is
proportional to the relative frequency and 360
degrees. The entire pie represents the total
relative frequency of 100. - Example
Music preferences in young adults 14 to 19
83.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Histogram is a bar graph showing a distribution
for quantitative data (at the interval or ratio
level) the bars have a natural order and the bar
widths have specific meaning. - EXAMPLE
- Exam Scores
- of 27 students
93.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Stem-and-leaf plot much like a histogram turned
sideways, except in place of bars we see a
listing of the individual data sources or values.
Allows us to list all data easily - Example
Data Set A Data Set B
Leaf Stem Leaf
3 2 0 4 1 5 6 7
The numbers 40, 42, and 43 are from Data Set
A.The numbers 41, 45, 46, and 47 are from Data
Set B.
103.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Line chart (line graph) shows distribution of
quantitative data as a series of dots connected
by lines. Each dot is the center of the bin it
represents and the vertical position is the
frequency value for the bin. Line charts help us
to see increasing and decreasing trends. - Example
113.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Scatter plot is a chart that uses Cartesian
coordinates to display values for two variables.
The data is displayed as a collection of points,
each having one coordinate on the horizontal axis
and one on the vertical axis. - A scatter plot does not specify dependent or
independent variables. Either type of variable
can be plotted on either axis. Scatter plots
represent the association (not causation) between
two variables.
123.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Time-series diagram (plots over time) A
histogram or line chart in which the horizontal
axis represents time. -
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133.2 Picturing Distributions of Data EXAMPLE
Time-series diagram
143.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- Summary
- Many different ways to display data. Remember be
very observant, and study displays carefully for
misleading information. Finally, make sure you
can recognize and interpret all forms of display.
153.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!
163.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
How many degrees hotter was it on Wednesday than
Thursday?
30-1020 degrees hotter
173.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
Data from an experiment was put into a circle
graph and a bar graph. Which set of bars could
show the same data as the circle graph?
A C
B D
183.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
A band director surveyed her students to ask them
their favorite instrument. The table shows the
results of the survey.
FAVORITE INSTRUMENTS FAVORITE INSTRUMENTS FAVORITE INSTRUMENTS FAVORITE INSTRUMENTS FAVORITE INSTRUMENTS FAVORITE INSTRUMENTS
Instrument Drums Flute Piano Trumpet Violin
Number of Students 5 16 10 6 9
Which is the most appropriate graph of the
information in the table to show what fraction
of the students choose each instrument?
193.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
The following stem-and-leaf plot shows the ages
of the teachers at Central Heights Elementary
School. Which age group has the most teachers?
Stem Leaf
2 4 9
3 0 3 3 7
4 1 4 5
5 2 5 8
KEY 4 5 45
A Teachers in their twenties C Teachers in their forties
B Teachers in their thirties D Teachers in their fifties
Teachers in their thirties
203.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
The graph shows the population of four towns.
a. Which town appears to have about three times the population of Town C?
b. Which town actually has twice the population of Town C?
c. Explain why the graph is misleading.
- Town A
- Town D
- Left out important/relevant information
213.2 Picturing Distributions of Data
- HW pg 110 1, 5 14 all, 19, 21, 25