A histogram is a type of data visualization commonly used in statistics, but not as frequently in sociology.

Data visualization in sociology aims to identify patterns and trends in data, making it easier to draw conclusions and insights.

A scatter plot is used to represent numerical data, not categorical data.

The main difference between a bar chart and a histogram is that bar charts have bars of equal width, while histograms have bars of varying width to represent the frequency of data points in different intervals.

A pie chart is used to represent categorical data, not numerical data.

The main purpose of a scatter plot is to show the relationship between two variables, allowing researchers to identify correlations and trends.

A scatter plot is not commonly used to represent time series data, as it is primarily used to show the relationship between two variables.

The main purpose of a pie chart is to compare different categories, showing the proportion of each category in relation to the whole.

A scatter plot is not commonly used to represent geographical data, as it is primarily used to show the relationship between two variables.

The main purpose of a heat map is to identify patterns and trends in data, particularly in relation to geographical locations.

A scatter plot is not commonly used to represent network data, as it is primarily used to show the relationship between two variables.

The main purpose of a node-link diagram is to represent network data, showing the connections and relationships between different nodes.

A scatter plot is not commonly used to represent text data, as it is primarily used to show the relationship between two variables.

The main purpose of a word cloud is to identify frequently occurring words in text data, allowing researchers to gain insights into the main themes and topics discussed.

A scatter plot is not commonly used to represent social network data, as it is primarily used to show the relationship between two variables.