A simple error bar chart allows for comparison of group averages and visualizes confidence intervals and sample estimate precision. Users can create such charts easily using IBM SPSS Statistics by following a series of steps in the chart builder. The document provides specific instructions for creating and customizing the error bar charts.

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Simple Error Bar
Charts

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What is a Simple Error Bar Chart?
• We can compare averages of each
group
• We can also see the confidence
intervals and the precision of sample
estimates.
Categorical Variable
Scale Variable

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How Do I Create a Simple Error Bar Chart?
• It’s easy to run a simple error bar chart in IBM
SPSS Statistics.
• Users can go to Graphs > Chart Builder.
• Select Bar Charts. You can hover your cursor over
each icon to obtain a description.
• Select chart type.
• Drag into the Chart Preview area.
• Drag variables onto the chart.
• Select Statistic.
• Adjust Chart Appearance and Options.
• Run the chart.

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