Create a Graphical Display for the Data Given

question 92

Essay

Create a graphical display for the data given. You may choose any graphic type that you feel is appropriate. Write a few sentences explaining why you chose this type of display and a few sentences describing any interesting patterns in the data.
-The table below shows the number of AIDS diagnoses for the United Kingdom by year. $$\begin{array} { c | c | l } \text { Year of diagnosis } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \\\hline 1993 & 1549 & 237 \\1994 & 1628 & 225 \\1995 & 1487 & 282 \\1996 & 1164 & 270 \\1997 & 857 & 216 \\1998 & 592 & 192 \\1999 & 556 & 189 \\2000 & 572 & 236\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience mental discomfort and psychological stress when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behavior and events.

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that proposes individuals assess the fairness of their relationships by analyzing their input and outcome ratios to those of others.

Philip Zimbardo

An American psychologist best known for his leadership of the Stanford Prison Experiment and contributions to the understanding of social psychology.