Chart Analysis

What type of chart is best used to show trends over time?

• Bar chart

• Pie chart

• Line chart

• Scatter plot

Compare and contrast a bar chart and a pie chart in terms of data representation.

• A bar chart is best for showing trends over time, while a pie chart is ideal for comparing different categories.

• Both bar and pie charts are equally effective in representing quantitative data.

• A pie chart is more suitable for displaying discrete data points, while a bar chart is better for continuous data.

• In terms of data representation, a bar chart is ideal for comparing individual values or categories, while a pie chart is more suitable for showing the relationship of parts to the whole.

If a line chart shows a steady increase over time, what conclusion can be drawn from the data?

• The data indicates a steady decrease over time.

• The data is unreliable and inconclusive.

• The data shows no change over time.

• The data indicates a steady increase over time.

Explain how a scatter plot can be used to identify relationships between two variables.

• A scatter plot can be used to identify relationships between two variables by visually displaying the data points and observing the patterns or trends that emerge.

• A scatter plot can be used to identify relationships between two variables by only focusing on one variable

• A scatter plot can be used to identify relationships between two variables by connecting the data points with straight lines

• A scatter plot can be used to identify relationships between two variables by counting the data points

When comparing multiple data sets, which type of chart would be most effective?

• Bar chart

• Scatter plot

• Pie chart

• Line chart