A magazine that publishes product reviews conducted a survey of teenagers'
Preferences for cell phones. Three brands of cell phone designed specifically with teens
In mind were the focus of the study. The table summarizes responses by brand and
Gender. Which of the following charts would be appropriate for displaying the marginal
Distribution of brands? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | }
\hline \text { Cell Phone } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \
\hline \text { LG Rumor } & 55 & 87 \
\hline \text { Sidekick LX } & 99 & 150 \
\hline \text { BlackJack II } & 196 & 113 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) Histogram
B) Boxplot
C) Pie Chart
D) Line Graph
E) Stem and Leaf Display

Question

A magazine that publishes product reviews conducted a survey of teenagers'
Preferences for cell phones. Three brands of cell phone designed specifically with teens
In mind were the focus of the study. The table summarizes responses by brand and
Gender. Which of the following charts would be appropriate for displaying the marginal
Distribution of brands? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Cell Phone } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \
\hline \text { LG Rumor } & 55 & 87 \
\hline \text { Sidekick LX } & 99 & 150 \
\hline \text { BlackJack II } & 196 & 113 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) Histogram
B) Boxplot
C) Pie Chart
D) Line Graph
E) Stem and Leaf Display

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A pie chart is appropriate for displaying the marginal distribution of brands as it shows the proportion of each brand in relation to the whole.

A Magazine That Publishes Product Reviews Conducted a Survey of Teenagers