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  • Box Plot
    A graphical summary showing data distribution, highlighting median, quartiles, and outliers for quick interpretation.
  • Median
    The central value dividing a dataset into two equal halves, often marked by a line inside the box.
  • Interquartile Range
    The span between the first and third quartiles, representing the middle 50% of the data.
  • Outlier
    A data point that lies significantly outside the typical range, often shown as a separate mark on the plot.
  • Whisker
    A line extending from the box to the minimum or maximum value within a set range, excluding outliers.
  • Axis Bounds
    The minimum and maximum values set for a chart's axis, adjusted to fit the data for better visualization.
  • Data Label
    A value displayed directly on the chart, clarifying specific points like the median or mean.
  • Chart Title
    A descriptive heading placed above the chart, aiding in quick identification of the data's context.
  • Statistical Chart
    A visual tool in Excel's chart section used to represent data distributions, such as box and whisker plots.
  • Y-Axis
    The vertical scale on a chart, often representing the range of data values in a box plot.
  • X-Axis
    The horizontal scale on a chart, sometimes removed in box plots if it adds no useful information.
  • Chart Design
    A set of customization options in Excel for modifying visual aspects like color and layout of a chart.
  • Distribution
    The overall pattern of data spread, shape, and concentration as visualized in a box plot.
  • Variability
    The degree to which data points differ from each other, often illustrated by the width of the box and whiskers.
  • Quartile
    A value dividing the dataset into four equal parts, marking the boundaries of the box in a box plot.