RightChain Nodes User Guide

Histogram Plot Controls

A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of a dataset. It is a way to visualize the underlying frequency or probability distribution of a set of continuous or discrete data. Histograms are commonly used in statistics and data analysis to understand the shape, central tendency, and spread of a dataset. Here are the key components and characteristics of a histogram: 1. Bins or Intervals: A histogram divides the range of data into a set of non-overlapping intervals, also known as "bins" or "buckets." These bins represent different ranges of values within the dataset. The choice of bin width can affect the appearance of the histogram and the insights it provides. 2. Frequency or Count: For each bin, the histogram displays the frequency or count of data points that fall within that bin's range. In other words, it shows how many data points belong to each interval. 3. Bars: The histogram is constructed by drawing vertical bars above each bin, with the height of each bar proportional to the frequency or count of data points in that bin. Taller bars indicate a higher concentration of data points in that interval. 4. X-Axis: The x-axis of the histogram represents the data values or the ranges of values. It is divided into the bins, and each bin is labeled or marked along the x-axis. 5. Y-Axis: The y-axis of the histogram represents the frequency or count of data points in each bin. The scale of the y-axis depends on the range of data and the number of data points.

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