How to Create a Grouped Box Plot in Q

Introduction

This article describes how to create a grouped box plot. You will end up with a plot like this:

Requirements

• A Number variable with data to plot.
• A categorical variable (Pick One) to use for groupings.

Method

1. Go to Create > Charts > Visualization > Distributions > Box.
2. Under Inputs > DATA SOURCE > Variables select your Numeric variable which has the data you want to plot.
3. Under Inputs > DATA SOURCE > Groups select the categorical variable to group by.
   Note: the Groups box will not appear until variables have been selected in the Variables box.
4. Click Calculate and/or ensure Automatic is checked.

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How to Create a Box Plot in Q