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  • Box Plot
    A chart displaying data distribution, showing median, quartiles, and outliers for visual analysis.
  • Median
    The central value dividing a data set into two equal halves, often marked by a line in the box plot.
  • Quartile
    A value splitting data into four equal parts, helping to identify spread and variability in a box plot.
  • Outlier
    A data point significantly distant from others, highlighted in box plots to indicate unusual values.
  • Axis Scale
    The numerical range shown on a chart's axis, adjustable to fit data and prevent visual distortion.
  • Data Label
    A chart annotation displaying specific values, such as median or mean, to aid interpretation.
  • Chart Title
    A descriptive heading for a chart, customizable to match the data context and improve clarity.
  • Whisker
    A line extending from the box in a box plot, representing the range between quartiles and extreme values.
  • Continuous Data
    Numerical information that can take any value within a range, suitable for box plot visualization.
  • Descriptive Statistics
    Summary measures, such as median and quartiles, used to describe and interpret data sets.
  • Y-Axis
    The vertical axis on a chart, often representing the variable's values and adjustable for better fit.
  • X-Axis
    The horizontal axis on a chart, sometimes removed in box plots if it adds no useful information.
  • Data Distribution
    The arrangement of values within a data set, visually represented in a box plot.
  • Mean
    The average value of a data set, sometimes marked with an 'x' in Excel box plots.
  • Customization
    Adjustments to chart elements, such as colors and bounds, to enhance readability and interpretation.