Test Bank
How To Use SPSS Statistics, 10th Ed.
Chapter 4: Graphing Data
1. In the Frequencies dialog box, choosing the Charts button allows you to choose from
which the following graphical displays (select all that apply):
a. None because you get to the graphs by using the Format button.
2. To check the assumption of normality for calculating the mean and standard deviation of
a set of data, you could:
a. calculate the mean and standard deviation and indicate the distribution’s normality.
3. Which of the options below is a difference between bar charts and histograms?
a. There is no difference; bar charts and histograms are the same.
4. What is a good question to ask if you are getting error messages or strange results when
trying to create a graphical display?
a. Did you calculate the mean?
5. On a graph in SPSS, you can change which of the following by double-clicking on the
output?
a. The x-axis
b. The y-axis
6. The Chart Builder is under which command?
a. Edit
b. Data
7. What kind of graph would you use to show the relationship between two variables with
data that are interval or ratio scales?
a. Pie chart
b. Bar chart
For each scenario that follows, write down what the variable(s) is/are and which graphical
display(s) are appropriate. Here is an example:
Describe the ethnic breakdown of your statistics class.
The variable is race, and an appropriate graphical display would be a pie
chart or bar chart.
8. Describe the distribution of age in your statistics class.
9. Describe the distribution of numerical grades in your statistics class.
10. Describe the distribution of letter grades in your statistics class.
11. Describe the relationship between race and age in your statistics class.
12. Describe the relationship between age and numerical grade in your statistics class.