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New Specification: qq-basic

Closes #977


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qq-basic: Basic Q-Q Plot

Description

A Q-Q (Quantile-Quantile) plot compares the distribution of a dataset against a theoretical distribution (typically normal) or another dataset. Points are plotted by matching sample quantiles to theoretical quantiles, with a diagonal reference line indicating perfect distribution match. Deviations from the line reveal distribution characteristics such as skewness, heavy tails, and outliers.

Applications

  • Testing normality assumptions before parametric statistical tests (t-tests, ANOVA, regression)
  • Identifying distribution characteristics such as skewness and kurtosis in research datasets
  • Quality control analysis to verify process measurements follow expected distributions
  • Detecting outliers and data quality issues in experimental data

Data

  • sample (numeric) - The observed data values to compare against the reference distribution
  • Reference: Normal distribution (default) with parameters estimated from sample
  • Size: 30-500 observations recommended for meaningful visual comparison

Notes

  • Points falling along the diagonal reference line indicate data follows the reference distribution
  • Systematic deviations reveal specific distribution characteristics: S-curves indicate skewness, curved ends indicate heavy or light tails
  • The 45-degree reference line (y=x) should be clearly visible
  • Axis labels should indicate "Theoretical Quantiles" and "Sample Quantiles"

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