SOCB05H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Scatter Plot, Bar Chart
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Select the categories in which the raw data can be summarized. Present the data in a form that helps you to draw conclusions. First step in summarizing and presenting data is to construct tables, graphs, or charts. But before you can do that, need to categorize the data. One way of doing this is to look at some of the extreme observations and averages. Once you select categories, you reclassify your raw data into the more inclusive categories. After completing this step, you are now ready to present your research in a table. You could also separate based on strata of observation. In order to put the appropriate numbers in your table, you need to cross-tabulate your data. In the aforementioned chi-square table, you should have all your sample contained within the table. The numbers at the right hand, and bottom of the table are known as marginal totals.
