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Solution 24651: Graphing a Categorical List Using the TI-Nspire™ Family Handheld and Computer Software.

How can I graph a categorical list instead of a numerical list using the TI-Nspire family handheld and computer software

To graph a categorical list, follow the example below to graph the months of the year.

• Press [home] and choose to add a Lists & Spreadsheet application.This will be the third option from the icons listed at the bottom.

• Scroll to the very top of column A.
• Press [M] [O] [N] [T] [H] [enter].

• Scroll down to cell A1.
• Press [J] [A] [N] [enter].
• Repeat the previous step for the remaining months of the year.

• Press [menu] [3] [9].
• The handheld will display a split-screen with the categorical data on the left and the Quick Graph application on the right, along with the data graphed as a dot chart.

• Press [menu] [3] [7] [1].

• Press [menu] [1] [9].

Please see the TI-Nspire family handheld and software guidebooks for additional information.