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Which method is the BEST to use when presenting categorical data from a functional analysis?
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33 comments · newest first
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Silva
10 months ago
Standard celeration charts? Really? Not sure about that one.
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Elfriede
11 months ago
Wait, a scatter plot for categorical data? That seems off...
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Shelton
11 months ago
Bar graphs are clear and easy to read. Can't beat that!
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Rosalia
11 months ago
I disagree, anecdotal reports can provide context that graphs can't.
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Lavera
11 months ago
A bar graph is definitely the way to go for categorical data!
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Beckie
12 months ago
I definitely think a bar graph is the way to go for categorical data, but I wonder if there are exceptions I might be missing.
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Dean
12 months ago
I’m torn between the bar graph and the standard celeration chart. I know one is for categorical data, but I can't recall which one!
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Nakisha
12 months ago
I remember practicing with similar questions, and I feel like anecdotal reports are more qualitative, so they might not be the best for this.
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Marion
1 year ago
I think a bar graph is usually the best way to show categorical data, but I'm not completely sure if that's the right choice here.
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Laura
1 year ago
The standard celeration chart could be an interesting option, especially if I'm looking to track changes over time. But for just presenting the categorical data, I think the bar graph is probably the safest bet.
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Farrah
1 year ago
An anecdotal report? That doesn't seem like the right choice here. I'd want to go with a more quantitative, data-driven approach like a bar graph or standard celeration chart.
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Tran
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards the bar graph as well. It's a classic way to visualize categorical data and should help make the patterns and trends clear.
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Dyan
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'd have to think through the different options and consider which one would be most appropriate for the data and the context of the functional analysis.
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Gwenn
1 year ago
This seems pretty straightforward - a bar graph is the best way to present categorical data from a functional analysis.
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Tegan
1 year ago
I'd go with the bar graph, but maybe throw in a few jazz hands just to spice things up, you know?
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Nieves
1 year ago
A standard celeration chart? Really? That's like trying to use a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Overkill much?
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Carol
1 year ago
True, but for presenting categorical data, a bar graph is more visually appealing.
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Tyra
1 year ago
A standard celeration chart can be useful for tracking trends over time.
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Anika
1 year ago
C) scatter plot
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Zoila
1 year ago
A) a bar graph
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An
1 year ago
Scatter plots are great for showing relationships between variables, but they're not really the best choice for simple categorical data. That's what bar graphs are made for!
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Rocco
1 year ago
A) a bar graph
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Dylan
1 year ago
D) standard celeration chart
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Ashley
1 year ago
A) a bar graph
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Lilli
1 year ago
I'm not a fan of anecdotal reports for this type of data. They're too subjective and don't give me the hard numbers I need to really understand what's going on.
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Tamar
1 year ago
C) scatter plot
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Frederica
1 year ago
I agree, anecdotal reports can be too subjective.
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Johnetta
1 year ago
D) standard celeration chart
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Linette
1 year ago
A) a bar graph
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Idella
1 year ago
A bar graph is definitely the way to go for presenting categorical data. It's clear, easy to interpret, and really highlights the differences between the categories.
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Amina
2 years ago
I prefer using a standard celeration chart because it provides more detailed data over time.
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Jesusa
2 years ago
I agree with Leslie, a bar graph is visually easy to interpret.
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Leslie
2 years ago
I think the best method is a bar graph.