1. Exploring One-Variable Data

Representing A Categorical Variable With Graphs — Quiz

Test your understanding of representing a categorical variable with graphs with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is a categorical variable?

Question 2

Which graph is most appropriate for showing the counts of categories in a categorical variable?

Question 3

In a bar graph for categorical data, what does the height of each bar usually represent?

Question 4

What is the main difference between a bar graph and a histogram?

Question 5

Why should the categories in a bar graph be placed in a meaningful order when possible?