The type of graph that best shows a comparison of a part to a whole is a pie, or circle, graph.
Multiple Choice
What type of graph best shows a comparison of a part to a whole?
(1 point)
Responses
bar graph
bar graph
line graph
line graph
pie, or circle, graph
pie, or circle, graph
column graph
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When using a line graph, why is it important to only graph 1–3 series of data?
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A line graph in Microsoft® Excel will not allow you to graph more than 3 series of data.
A line graph in Microsoft® Excel will not allow you to graph more than 3 series of data.
It will not show changes over time if you use more than 3 series of data.
It will not show changes over time if you use more than 3 series of data.
The lines are too thick to use more than 3 series.
The lines are too thick to use more than 3 series.
More than 3 series of data causes too many lines on the graph, which makes it confusing to read.
(1 point)
Responses
A line graph in Microsoft® Excel will not allow you to graph more than 3 series of data.
A line graph in Microsoft® Excel will not allow you to graph more than 3 series of data.
It will not show changes over time if you use more than 3 series of data.
It will not show changes over time if you use more than 3 series of data.
The lines are too thick to use more than 3 series.
The lines are too thick to use more than 3 series.
More than 3 series of data causes too many lines on the graph, which makes it confusing to read.
The correct response is: More than 3 series of data causes too many lines on the graph, which makes it confusing to read.
Which graph is best to use to show trends over a period of time?
(1 point)
Responses
bar graph
bar graph
line graph
line graph
pie chart, or circle graph
pie chart, or circle graph
column graph
(1 point)
Responses
bar graph
bar graph
line graph
line graph
pie chart, or circle graph
pie chart, or circle graph
column graph
The best graph to use to show trends over a period of time is a line graph.
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