Creating a histogram

Histograms are graphs that plot frequency distribution of data.

In this recipe, we will create a histogram that will visualize what the most common heights and weights are of NBA players, based on a 2014 NBA player's stats data source.

Creating a histogram

Getting ready

To follow this recipe, open B05527_02 – STARTER.twbx. Use the worksheet called Histogram, and connect to the Player Stats (NBA Players Regular Season 2009) data source.

Getting ready

How to do it...

The following are the steps to create the histogram in this recipe:

  1. Under Measures, right-click on Height ...

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