Interpreting Circle Graphs

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What is a circle graph?

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A circle graph, also known as a pie chart, is a circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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What does each slice of a circle graph represent?

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Each slice of a circle graph represents a part of the whole, showing the relative size of each category compared to the total.

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What is the total percentage represented by a circle graph?

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100%.

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How do you calculate the percentage for each category in a circle graph?

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To calculate the percentage for each category, divide the number of responses for that category by the total number of responses and multiply by 100.

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If 50 students chose chocolate and 200 students were surveyed, what percent chose chocolate?

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25%.

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What is the purpose of a circle graph?

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The purpose of a circle graph is to visually represent data and show the relationship of parts to a whole.

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True or false: A circle graph can represent data that is not part of a whole.

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False.

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What type of data is best represented by a circle graph?

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Data that can be divided into categories that make up a whole.

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If a circle graph shows that 30% of students chose vanilla, how many students chose vanilla if 100 students were surveyed?

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30 students.

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What is the first step in interpreting a circle graph?

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Identify the categories represented and their corresponding percentages.