Graphical Analysis Techniques

There are strengths and weaknesses to graphical analysis research techniques. For this discussion, begin by reviewing the technique of graphical analysis in your textbook. Then, keeping this technique in mind, read the following quotes:

• "Errors using inadequate data are much less than those using no data at all."Charles Babbage
• "Statistics is the science of variation."Douglas M. Bates (1985)
• "All models are wrong, but some models are useful."George E. P. Box (1979)
• The greatest moments are those when you see the result pop up in a graph or in your statistics analysis - that moment you realize you know something no one else does and you get the pleasure of thinking about how to tell them.Emily Oster

Based on the above quotes, along with this week's assigned readings and Weekly Lecture:

• Compare graphical analysis with quantitative analysis (a technique you explored last week), and discuss why graphical analysis is important in research. Be sure to incorporate at least two quotes and explain their relevance to your position.
• Describe guidelines for using graphical tools to present information clearly and effectively.
• Provide an example of a real-world use for graphical tools; your example can be based on your professional or personal experience or it can be hypothetical.