Histogram
Level 2 Category
Definition
Groups data points into ranges (bins), using bars to show the frequency distribution of continuous data across different intervals
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Writing Alternative Text
Describe the variable being measured, how the data are grouped, and any notable peaks, gaps, or patterns.
Example Alt Text
"A histogram shows an approximately bell-shaped distribution of values from 1 to 17 on the x-axis. Values on the y-axis ranging from 0 to 20. Frequencies peak between 8 and 10, with the tallest bar at 9. Values at both ends of the distribution with frequencies close to one, occur less often."