In constructing figures such as bar charts and frequency polygons, the American Psychological Association recommends that ______.
A) figures be numbered using letters (Figure A, Figure B, etc.)
B) figures have a rectangular shape, with the length of the horizontal (X) axis greater than the height of the vertical (Y) axis
C) labels along the X and Y axes be written in all capital letters (i.e., MALE, FEMALE)
D) the vertical axis (Y-axis) be divided into 2-3 values of the variable

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The American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines suggest that figures should be designed for clarity and ease of reading, which often means having a rectangular shape where the length of the horizontal axis is greater than the height of the vertical axis. This helps in better visualization and comparison of data.

In Constructing Figures Such as Bar Charts and Frequency Polygons