Data distribution is represented using box plots for continuous variables and bar plots for categorical variables. A box plot, also known as a box-and-whisker plot, is a graphical representation that summarizes a set of data. It displays the distribution of a dataset along with its central tendency and variability. It provides a visual summary of the key characteristics of the data, including the median, quartiles, and potential outliers. A bar plot is a graphical representation used to display categorical data, where each category is represented by a rectangular bar, and the length of the bar corresponds to the frequency or value of the category it represents. It is commonly used to compare different discrete categories.