An economist has data showing Canadian GDP for the years 1945- 2009. The best way to illustrate these data is
A)a logarithmic scale diagram.
B)a cross- sectional bar- chart graph.
C)a time- series line graph.
D)a scatter diagram.
E)a time- series pie chart.

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A time-series line graph is the best choice as it allows the economist to visualize the GDP trend over time. It is a common and appropriate way to show data that changes over a period of time.

An Economist Has Data Showing Canadian GDP for the Years