These data collected for the sample used in a study identified the area of specialization in which RNs were employed. Which graphic presentation form is most appropriate for the presentation of this data?
1. Frequency polygon
2. Percentile
3. Histogram
4. Bar graph
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Rationale 1: A frequency polygon is used for a frequency distribution of ordinal, interval, or ratio data.
Rationale 2: A percentile represents a point for a certain percentage of values in a frequency distribution and is not a pictorial representation.
Rationale 3: A histogram is used to present the frequency distribution of ordinal, interval, or ratio level data.
Rationale 4: A bar graph is used to present the frequency distribution of nominal level data.
Global Rationale:
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