MIP2602
Assignment 4 2023
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ASSIGNMENT 04 (COMPULSORY)
Question 1
1.1 What type(s) of data are best for using the following?
1.1.1 A stem-and-leaf plot (2)
Interval data
A stem-and-leaf plot is suitable for interval data (which can be ordered is
measurable) and small data sets. It gives a quick visual information about an
entire set of data including the shape, spread, and centre.
1.1.2 A bar chart (2)
Categorical data
A bar chat is ideal for categorical data which is data that can be divided into
groups.
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Assignment 4 2023
Name
Surname
Module code
Unique no
Student no
Assignment no
ASSIGNMENT 04 (COMPULSORY)
Question 1
1.1 What type(s) of data are best for using the following?
1.1.1 A stem-and-leaf plot (2)
Interval data
A stem-and-leaf plot is suitable for interval data (which can be ordered is
measurable) and small data sets. It gives a quick visual information about an
entire set of data including the shape, spread, and centre.
1.1.2 A bar chart (2)
Categorical data
A bar chat is ideal for categorical data which is data that can be divided into
groups.
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