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1 DISPLAYING DATA Week 2: Displaying Data Rockeven Desir PhD in Health Services – Leadership, Walden University RSCH 8210: Quantitative Reasoning December 10, 2023

2 DISPLAYING DATA Dataset: Afrobarometer with Nominal and Scale Data Within the Afrobarometer dataset, two pivotal variables are "Country by Region" and "Level of Democracy: In the Future." The nominal variable "Country by Region" entails a categorical classification, assigning each country to a distinct region, with potential variable labels such as North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa, following the dataset's specific categorization dataset (Afrobarometer, 2021, Version 29, Social Survey Data). This variable serves the purpose of identifying and distinguishing countries based on geographical or political divisions. In contrast, the continuous scale variable "Level of Democracy: In the Future" gauges the perceived or anticipated degree of democratic governance in the future. The variable label might be "Anticipated Future Democracy Index," and the scale anchors would range from, for instance, 1 (indicating low levels of democracy) to 5 (indicating high levels of democracy). This variable captures respondents' opinions or perceptions regarding the prospective democratic development of their respective countries, thereby providing valuable insights into public attitudes toward political systems (Campbell & Wolbrecht, 2021). Nominal Data – Country by Region In the Afrobarometer dataset, the nominal variable "Country by Region" classifies each country into distinct geographical or political regions. Figure 1 illustrates the distribution of countries across different regions, including, West Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa, and North Africa based on the dataset's specific categorization. This categorical variable enables the identification and differentiation of countries according to their regional affiliations, providing valuable insights into the geographic distribution of respondents and allowing for region-specific analyses.

3 DISPLAYING DATA Continuous Scale Data - Level of Democracy: In the Future The continuous scale variable "Level of Democracy: In the Future" within the Afrobarometer dataset is visually represented through a line graph in Figure 2. The x-axis of the graph denotes the anticipated levels of democracy in the future, measured on a scale ranging from 0 to 10. The y-axis illustrates the count of respondents corresponding to each level on the scale. This line graph offers a comprehensive depiction of the distribution of anticipated future democracy scores among survey participants, providing insights into the overall sentiment and diversity of opinions regarding the expected levels of democratic governance (Wike & Fetterolf, 2021). The visualization allows for a nuanced understanding of the frequency and intensity of anticipated future democracy across the dataset (Afrobarometer, 2021, Version 29, Social Survey Data).

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4 DISPLAYING DATA Figure 1. Simple Bar Count of Country by Region Note. Distribution of Countries by Region in the Afrobarometer Dataset. The bar graph depicts the nominal variable "Country by Region," illustrating the categorization of countries into distinct geographical or political regions, including North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa, based on the Afrobarometer dataset. This visualization enables a clear representation of the regional distribution of countries, facilitating insights into the geographic patterns within the dataset. Each bar graph has the numerical value labeled.

5 DISPLAYING DATA Figure 2. Level of democracy: in the future Note. Line graph depicting the distribution of anticipated levels of democracy in the future within the Afrobarometer dataset. The x-axis represents the continuum of "Level of Democracy: In the Future" measured on a 0-10 scale, while the y-axis illustrates the count of respondents at each corresponding level. This visualization offers a detailed representation of the frequency distribution of anticipated future democracy scores, providing insights into the diversity and intensity of opinions regarding the expected levels of democratic governance among survey participants. Each line graph point has the numerical value labeled.

6 DISPLAYING DATA References Afrobarometer. (2021). Social Survey Data (Version 29). Campbell, A. L., & Wolbrecht, C. (2021). Understanding Women’s and Men’s Political Participation: A Review of the Gender Gap. Public Opinion Quarterly, 85(4), 957-984. https://doi.org/10.1093/poq/nfab046 Wike, R., & Fetterolf, J. (2021, December 7). Global public opinion in an era of Democratic anxiety . Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project. https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2021/12/07/global-public-opinion-in-an-era-of- democratic-anxiety/

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