Statistical Enquiry Cycle Data Processing and Presentation
Data processing and presentation involves: (1) organising and processing data using technology, (2) making inferences about populations using appropriately chosen diagrams and summary measures, (3) understanding how technology outputs are generated, and (4) avoiding misrepresentation of data.
Real World
BBC journalists processing ONS census data must select appropriate visualisations — using a histogram rather than a bar chart for age distribution — to avoid misleading their audience.
Exam Focus
Justify your choice of diagram or summary statistic; examiners award a mark for the reason, not just the choice.
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