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In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand basic statistical concepts. 100 Questions (and Answers) About Statistics addresses the essential questions that students ask about statistics in a concise and accessible way. It is perfect for instructors, students, and practitioners as a supplement to more comprehensive materials, or as a desk reference with quick answers to the most frequently asked questions.
What Is a Column Chart, and How Can I Create One Using Excel?
What Is a Column Chart, and How Can I Create One Using Excel?
A column chart is a visual representation of categorical data that uses vertically oriented bars to represent frequencies or values of the x-axis. To create a column chart using Excel, follow these steps:
- In a new worksheet, enter the categories as well as the number of times each category appears, as shown in the following table.
- Highlight all the data.
Party | Number |
Democrat | 154 |
Republican | 213 |
Independent | 54 |
If you are using the PC version, do the following:
- Click the Insert tab and then click the Column icon.
- Click the 2-D Column icon to produce the chart you see in Figure 32.1.
If you are using the Mac version of Excel, follow steps 1 and 2 above and then
- Click the Charts tab ...
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