Statistic

 Definition

 A graph made of bars whose heights represent the frequencies of respective categories is called a bar graph.

Figure 2.1 Bar graph for the frequency distribution of Table 2.4

Graphical Presentation of Qualitative Data cont. 

 Definition

 A circle divided into portions that represent the relative frequencies or percentages of a population or a sample belonging to different categories is called a pie chart.

Table 2.6 Calculating Angle Sizes for the Pie Chart

Stress on Job

Relative Frequency

Angle Size

Very

Somewhat

None

.333

.467

.200

360(.333) = 119.88

360(.467) = 168.12 360(.200) = 72.00

 

Sum = 1.00

Sum = 360

Figure 2.2 Pie chart for the percentage distribution of Table 2.5.