Lesson 2: Visualizing Data Distributions with Histograms

August 27, 2020

Review:

  • Attendance
  • DataCamp

Presentation:

Visualizing Data Distributions

  • Frequency distribution
    • measure of frequency within a range of values
  • Exam Scores
x̅ = 83.7
x̅ = 86.3
x̅ = 81.2
  • Wildfires
  • Tropical Storms in the Atlantic
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NYTimes 8/27/2020
  • Population

How to make a histogram in Sheets

  • Select the variable you want to display (one at a time, for now)
  • Go to Insert > Chart > Set “Chart Type” to “Histogram”
  • Here’s some US County Population Data for illustration

Activity:

  • Make a histogram for Colorado County Populations (n=64)

Assignment:

  • Complete the “Data Analysis in Spreadsheets” Course in DataCamp

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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