Question 1

A scatter chart or plot could include what type of line to show any pattern in the data?

Accepted Answer

A)  trend line 
B)  regression line 
C)  spline 
D)  dotted line 
A)  trend line 
B)  regression line 
C)  spline 
D)  dotted line B

Question 2

Proximity and enclosure are gestalt principles which are more relevant to designing tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Values shown on an X-axis should include all possible values of the variable, not a truncated range of values for that variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In classic charts, numeric or text labels are sometimes used in lieu of formal axis titles and labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What does the term "viz" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  a classic chart or graph 
B)  a user-friendly chart 
C)  a panel of charts 
D)  line and bar charts 
A)  a classic chart or graph 
B)  a user-friendly chart 
C)  a panel of charts 
D)  line and bar charts

Question 6

The average temperature of the month of July in Los Angeles is plotted on the Y-axis of a chart against the years 1990 to 2000 shown on the X-axis. The data points are connected by a line. What term best represents this type of chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  trend chart 
B)  line chart 
C)  spline chart 
D)  scatterplot 
A)  trend chart 
B)  line chart 
C)  spline chart 
D)  scatterplot

Question 7

According to the Cleveland McGill (1984) study, people best assess values in charts in which of the following ascending orders?

Accepted Answer

A)  lines, direction, dots, angle, area, volume, curve, shading 
B)  dots, lines, direction, angle, area, volume, curve, shading 
C)  area, curve, volume, shading, dots, lines, direction, angle 
D)  lines, dots, angle, direction, volume, curve, shading, area 
A)  lines, direction, dots, angle, area, volume, curve, shading 
B)  dots, lines, direction, angle, area, volume, curve, shading 
C)  area, curve, volume, shading, dots, lines, direction, angle 
D)  lines, dots, angle, direction, volume, curve, shading, area

Question 8

What is a gestalt reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  a timely reaction 
B)  a physical or bodily reaction 
C)  an instant and subconscious reaction 
D)  a delayed and physical reaction 
A)  a timely reaction 
B)  a physical or bodily reaction 
C)  an instant and subconscious reaction 
D)  a delayed and physical reaction

Question 9

What does "cognitive load" mean in the context of interpreting a chart or visualization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the complexity of chart type and size 
B)  number of colors used in a chart 
C)  data shown with multiple chart types 
D)  effort required to interpret data in a chart 
A)  the complexity of chart type and size 
B)  number of colors used in a chart 
C)  data shown with multiple chart types 
D)  effort required to interpret data in a chart

Question 10

A text visualization does not contain axes, dots or lines, and, could be used to present a dichotomous variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Provide an example to illustrate the gestalt principle of continuity in a chart of your choice.

Accepted Answer

Sure! One example of the gestalt princip

Question 12

What is a focused chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  shows one aspect of a topic 
B)  employs bells and whistles 
C)  presents the topic settings 
D)  illustrates the "what" of a concept 
A)  shows one aspect of a topic 
B)  employs bells and whistles 
C)  presents the topic settings 
D)  illustrates the "what" of a concept

Question 13

In your own words, discuss the key components of a focused and self-contained chart.

Accepted Answer

A focused and self-contained chart shoul

Question 14

A pie chart shows the frequency count of customers of a store for the year, by two age intervals. One age interval contains 65% of the data. The other age interval is not labeled in the chart. What could be the primary purpose of this exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibit frequency counts by age-group 
B)  provide a distribution by category 
C)  show the relative importance of a number 
D)  illustrate parts of a whole for a variable 
A)  exhibit frequency counts by age-group 
B)  provide a distribution by category 
C)  show the relative importance of a number 
D)  illustrate parts of a whole for a variable

Question 15

Under what circumstance is a lollipop chart generally used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome variable has many values. 
B)  There are multiple independent variables. 
C)  Independent variable has many categories. 
D)  Dependent variable is dichotomous. 
A)  Outcome variable has many values. 
B)  There are multiple independent variables. 
C)  Independent variable has many categories. 
D)  Dependent variable is dichotomous.

Question 16

What is the difference between a legend and a text label?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legend identifies unlabeled series in the chart body. Text label does not. 
B)  Text label gives a text description of an object. Legend does not. 
C)  Legend is placed at the bottom of a chart object. Text label is not so placed. 
D)  Text label uses acronyms to mark series in the chart. Legend does not. 
A)  Legend identifies unlabeled series in the chart body. Text label does not. 
B)  Text label gives a text description of an object. Legend does not. 
C)  Legend is placed at the bottom of a chart object. Text label is not so placed. 
D)  Text label uses acronyms to mark series in the chart. Legend does not.

Question 17

What is an icon array? Choose the best answer.

Accepted Answer

A)  rows of vectors containing different icons or shapes 
B)  histogram of an integer variable 
C)  small circle equivalent to one case repeated in rows 
D)  image representing fixed cases and repeated in a grid 
A)  rows of vectors containing different icons or shapes 
B)  histogram of an integer variable 
C)  small circle equivalent to one case repeated in rows 
D)  image representing fixed cases and repeated in a grid

Question 18

Discuss the characteristics of two chart types that show a three-way association. Provide an example of each type.

Accepted Answer

Two chart types that show a three-way as

Question 19

Which type of research task could be exhibited by a pie chart? Discuss the components and characteristics of a well-conceived pie chart.

Accepted Answer

A pie chart is best suited for displayin

Question 20

Give an example of a task where a lollipop chart would be preferred over a simple bar chart. Explain your reasons for this choice.

Accepted Answer

A lollipop chart would be preferred over

A scatter chart or plot could include what type of line to show any pattern in the data?

Proximity and enclosure are gestalt principles which are more relevant to designing tables.

Values shown on an X-axis should include all possible values of the variable, not a truncated range of values for that variable.

In classic charts, numeric or text labels are sometimes used in lieu of formal axis titles and labels.

What does the term "viz" refer to?

The average temperature of the month of July in Los Angeles is plotted on the Y-axis of a chart against the years 1990 to 2000 shown on the X-axis. The data points are connected by a line. What term best represents this type of chart?

According to the Cleveland McGill (1984) study, people best assess values in charts in which of the following ascending orders?

What is a gestalt reaction?

What does "cognitive load" mean in the context of interpreting a chart or visualization?

A text visualization does not contain axes, dots or lines, and, could be used to present a dichotomous variable.

Provide an example to illustrate the gestalt principle of continuity in a chart of your choice.

What is a focused chart?

In your own words, discuss the key components of a focused and self-contained chart.

A pie chart shows the frequency count of customers of a store for the year, by two age intervals. One age interval contains 65% of the data. The other age interval is not labeled in the chart. What could be the primary purpose of this exhibit?

Under what circumstance is a lollipop chart generally used?

What is the difference between a legend and a text label?

What is an icon array? Choose the best answer.

Discuss the characteristics of two chart types that show a three-way association. Provide an example of each type.

Which type of research task could be exhibited by a pie chart? Discuss the components and characteristics of a well-conceived pie chart.

Give an example of a task where a lollipop chart would be preferred over a simple bar chart. Explain your reasons for this choice.

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Topic and Conceptualization

Measurement

Context

Working With Tables

Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

Numbers, Comparisons, and Calculations

Distributions and Associations

Bias

Causality

Uncertainty of Numeric Estimates

Communicating Quantitative Research

The Role of Research Methods in Making Sense of Numbers

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Exam 7: Working With Charts and Visualizations

A scatter chart or plot could include what type of line to show any pattern in the data?

Proximity and enclosure are gestalt principles which are more relevant to designing tables.

Values shown on an X-axis should include all possible values of the variable, not a truncated range of values for that variable.

In classic charts, numeric or text labels are sometimes used in lieu of formal axis titles and labels.

What does the term "viz" refer to?

The average temperature of the month of July in Los Angeles is plotted on the Y-axis of a chart against the years 1990 to 2000 shown on the X-axis. The data points are connected by a line. What term best represents this type of chart?

According to the Cleveland McGill (1984) study, people best assess values in charts in which of the following ascending orders?

What is a gestalt reaction?

What does "cognitive load" mean in the context of interpreting a chart or visualization?

A text visualization does not contain axes, dots or lines, and, could be used to present a dichotomous variable.

Provide an example to illustrate the gestalt principle of continuity in a chart of your choice.

What is a focused chart?

In your own words, discuss the key components of a focused and self-contained chart.

A pie chart shows the frequency count of customers of a store for the year, by two age intervals. One age interval contains 65% of the data. The other age interval is not labeled in the chart. What could be the primary purpose of this exhibit?

Under what circumstance is a lollipop chart generally used?

What is the difference between a legend and a text label?

What is an icon array? Choose the best answer.

Discuss the characteristics of two chart types that show a three-way association. Provide an example of each type.

Which type of research task could be exhibited by a pie chart? Discuss the components and characteristics of a well-conceived pie chart.

Give an example of a task where a lollipop chart would be preferred over a simple bar chart. Explain your reasons for this choice.

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Topic and Conceptualization

Measurement

Context

Working With Tables

Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

Numbers, Comparisons, and Calculations

Distributions and Associations

Bias

Causality

Uncertainty of Numeric Estimates

Communicating Quantitative Research

The Role of Research Methods in Making Sense of Numbers

Filters