Box plot
Level 2 Category
Definition
A statistical chart that displays the distribution of data using five summary statistics: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum. Outliers are often shown as individual points. Used for comparing variability and central tendency across groups.
Example Image
Reproduced from IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 84227-84243, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3197609. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Writing Alternative Text
Describe the variables and key visual contrasts, such as the median, spread, whiskers, and any outliers. Note any meaningful patterns or differences between groups.
Example Alt Text
"Box plot of electric load weekend vs weekday."