Question

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
answer
Answer
When using a line graph, why is it important to only graph 1–3 series of data?
(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.
Answer
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
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The type of graph that best shows a comparison of a part to a whole is a **pie, or circle, graph**.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **More than 3 series of data causes too many lines on the graph, which makes it confusing to read.**
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The best graph to use to show trends over a period of time is a **line graph**.