Given a collection of two data sets: a list of intersection locations and associated "number of accidents." Which representation is most efficient for communicating the comparative danger of the set of intersections? A. Table B.point plot C. formula D. pie chart

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To communicate the comparative danger of a set of intersections based on the number of accidents, the most efficient representation would be:

B. Point Plot

A point plot (or scatter plot) allows you to visually compare the number of accidents at each intersection effectively. Each point can represent an intersection, and the position on the y-axis can indicate the number of accidents. This type of visualization makes it easy to identify patterns, outliers, and trends across different intersections.

While a table provides precise numbers, it doesn't communicate the comparative danger as clearly as a visual representation. Pie charts are generally not suitable for comparing individual categories when there are multiple intersections. Formulas do not provide a visual, intuitive summary for quick comparison.

Overall, a point plot would be most effective for communicating the desired information.