Cumulative Frequency

Create a cumulative frequency chart.

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Instructions

Select a data source from the Data Explorer.

On the Stats tab, in the Univariate group, click Cumulative Frequency.

When you click Cumulative Frequency in the ribbon, a cumulative frequency chart will be created and the Properties panel on the right will populate with various options.

Data

Refresh Chart

To refresh the chart, click the icon in the upper right corner.

Data Set

Displays the datasets that are currently active and can be edited by adjustments made in the Properties pane.

Tip:  More than one pair of datasets can be displayed on the same chart. Begin by highlighting all the pairs you want to display in the Data Explorer. Then on the Stats tab, the Settings group, select the icon labelled All variables on the same chart. When you click the button to generate the chart, all of the results will be shown on the same chart.

Line Type

Select between a scatter (points) or a line plot.

Color

Use the colour chart to select the colour of the data points on the chart. Multiple groups of datasets will automatically be assigned different colours.

Marker

Select from various shapes to customise the data points.

Axes

Auto fit

Select this option for the axes to be automatically set up based on the values found in the data.

Minimum / Maximum

Deselect Auto fit, then enter the minimum and maximum axes values.

Auto Interval

With this option checked, the interval will be automatically determined.  Unchecked this option to enter a new interval.

Title

Enter a title for the axis.

Scale

Select the type of scale in which you want to view the data.

Annotations and legend

You can display annotations and legends (which are turned off by default) by enabling the Statistics and Show Legend checkboxes. Enabling the Dock Statistics option will position the table below the chart.

Statistics

Click this option to show a list of bivariate statistics, such as the example below.

Decimals

Enter the number of decimals you wish to use in the statistical displays.

Size

Enter the font size that is to be used in the statistical displays. The default is 10.5.

Show Legend

Toggle on and off the legend display.

Horizontal / Vertical Alignment

Click and drag the legend with your mouse, or use the Horizontal and Vertical Alignment adjustments to customise the look of the chart.