Lab 2: Plotting Histogram in Excel

Learning Objectives
• To plot histograms in Excel and label the graph.

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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Histograms in Excel

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 Histograms – Bin Size

The shape and appearance of the histogram can

be sensitive to the choice of bin size.
Not summarized enough Too summarized

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 Histograms – Bin Size

Guideline: first try 5 to 10 bins, look at the resulting

histogram, refine as needed.
Appropriate level of summary

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Frequency Distribution Tables in Excel

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Frequency Distribution Tables in Excel

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Frequency Distribution Tables in Excel

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Frequency Distribution Tables in Excel

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Frequency Distribution Tables in Excel

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 Frequency Distribution Tables in Excel

Cumulative Relative
Test Score Frequency Relative Frequency Frequency
31-40 1 4 4
41-50 4 16 20
51-60 3 12 32
61-70 3 12 44
71-80 7 28 72
81-90 4 16 88
91-100 3 12 100
Total 25 100

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