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Describe the Different Types of Graphs Utilized by Quantitative Researchers

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Describe the different types of graphs utilized by quantitative researchers. When graphs are appropriate for the display of data. How can graphs potentially distort the display of information? Why must researchers work to avoid these issues?


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Chi-Square Test Statistic

A value derived from the chi-square test, representing the sum of the squared differences between observed and expected frequencies divided by the expected frequencies.

Goodness-Of-Fit Test

A statistical test used to determine how well observed sample data fit a distribution from a population with a normal distribution.

Expected Frequency

The number of times an outcome is predicted to occur in an experiment or trial based on probability theory.

Normal Distribution

A distribution of probability that is even around the average, indicating that observations close to the mean are more common than those further away.

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