What type of graph would be appropriate for displaying this type of data? The following are prices (in dollars) 2004 autos as listed in a sale ad in the auto section of the newspaper:
12,997 14,891, 18,666, 21,799
17,495 17,266 21,517 14,414
14,257 15,634 15,734 27,825
28,015 19,514 14,182 19,135
19,555 12,333 7,700 9,898
Probably a bar graph is best
To determine the appropriate type of graph for displaying this type of data, we need to consider the nature of the data and the purpose of the graph.
The given data consists of prices (in dollars) for different 2004 autos. The data appears to be a list of individual prices rather than a continuous range or categories. Each price seems to correspond to a specific auto listing in a sale ad.
Since we have a specific value for each auto listing, a scatter plot would be an appropriate graph type for displaying this data. A scatter plot uses dots or markers to represent individual data points on a plane.
To create a scatter plot, follow these steps:
1. Label the x-axis (horizontal axis) with the auto listings or simply use numbers 1 to N to represent each listing.
2. Label the y-axis (vertical axis) with the prices in dollars.
3. Plot each price on the graph by placing a dot or marker at the corresponding location on the graph, with the x-coordinate representing the auto listing and the y-coordinate representing the price.
4. Connect the dots or markers if there is a logical order to the listings (e.g., chronological order or some other meaningful sequence).
This scatter plot will visually represent the prices of the 2004 autos, allowing you to observe any patterns or trends in the data more easily.