In Constructing Figures Such as Bar Charts and Frequency Polygons

Multiple Choice

In constructing figures such as bar charts and frequency polygons, the American Psychological Association recommends that ______.

A) figures be numbered using letters (Figure A, Figure B, etc.)
B) figures have a rectangular shape, with the length of the horizontal (X) axis greater than the height of the vertical (Y) axis
C) labels along the X and Y axes be written in all capital letters (i.e., MALE, FEMALE)
D) the vertical axis (Y-axis) be divided into 2-3 values of the variable