If one had data for thousands of respondents on a variable with thousands of values, all different from one another, which graph would be most appropriate to represent the distribution of this variable?
A) a stacked bar graph
B) a clustered bar graph
C) a histogram
D) a plotted pie graph

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A histogram would be the most appropriate choice to represent the distribution of a variable with thousands of values. A histogram displays the frequency or count of observations within specific intervals or bins along a continuous variable. For a variable with thousands of values, a histogram would allow for a clear and concise representation of the distribution, without overwhelming the reader with excessive data points or categories. Stacked or clustered bar graphs are better suited for categorical data with a smaller number of categories. A plotted pie graph would not be appropriate for displaying a large number of values.

If One Had Data for Thousands of Respondents on a Variable