When using a bar chart to present nominal or ordinal level data,it is typically best to order the bars from lowest to highest (or highest to lowest)rather than following the order of the response options as they appeared on the questionnaire.

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Ordering the bars from lowest to highest (or highest to lowest) helps to easily compare the size of the bars and identify any patterns or trends in the data. Following the order of response options may not necessarily provide a clear visual representation of the data.

When Using a Bar Chart to Present Nominal or Ordinal