1. 6 - 1 Module 5: Bar Chart This module focuses on the bar chart, one of the more common types of graph used in public health. Reviewed 15 April 05 /MODULE 5

2. 6 - 2 A Typical Bar Chart Source: Am J Public Health, Mar. 2003;93:440

3. 6 - 3 Characteristics of Bar Charts Consist of horizontal or vertical bars with a space between bars Ideal for nominal and ordinal scales Avoid numbers at top or end of bars Avoid scale breaks

4. 6 - 4 Source: Am J Public Health, May 2004;94:760

5. 6 - 5 Source: Am J Public Health, May 2004;94:793

6. 6 - 6 Source: Am J Public Health, May 2004;94:872 7

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8. 6 - 8 Source: Am J Public Health, Mar. 2004;94:386

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10. 6 - 10 Source: Am J Public Health, Dec. 2003;93:2034

11. 6 - 11 Source: Am J Public Health, July 2000;90:1068

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13. 6 - 13 Source: Am J Public Health, July 2000;90:1068

14. 6 - 14 Bar Chart with Scale Break

15. 6 - 15 Bar Chart with Scale Break

16. 6 - 16 Bar Chart without Scale Break

17. 6 - 17 Bar Chart with Scale Break

18. 6 - 18 Bar Chart with Scale Break

19. 6 - 19 Bar Chart without Scale Break

20. 6 - 20 Source: Am J Public Health, May 2003;93:772

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22. 6 - 22 Source: Am J Public Health, Dec. 2003;93:2121

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24. 6 - 24 Source: Am J Public Health, June 2004;94:1050