What is the difference between a graph and a plot?

In other words, in STATISTICA, the term graph applies to a complete graphical representation of (one or more) "series" of data, that is, to the entire "picture," which can be saved as a graphics document (by default, as a STATISTICA graphics file, file name extension *.stg).

There are many ways in which plots can be "put together" to form a graph, and depending on their type, some plots can require more than one sequence of values.

For example, at least three coordinated sequences of values are necessary to create a whisker plot: X-values, Y1-values (lower endpoints of whiskers), and Y2-values (upper endpoints of whiskers).

Customizing the features of a plot (the Plot: General dialog box). A plot contains patterns, sizes, and all other specifications that apply to the graphical representation of only one series of data. They can be customized in the General dialog box (accessed by selecting General Plot Options from the shortcut menu displayed by right-clicking on a plot), or on the Plot: General tab of the Graph Options dialog box (accessed by double-clicking on the outer background of the graph).

Customizing all features of a graph (the Graph Options dialog box). The layout of a graph contains all those features and attributes that apply to the entire graph and are common to all plots as well as all features for specific plots. They include such features as titles, gridlines, global colors (backgrounds, etc.), scaling, axis labels, or categorization labels. They can be adjusted in the Graph Options dialog box, accessible from the Format tab or menu or via shortcut menus.