$$\text { A pie graph is $\underline { not }$ useful in showing which of the following characteristics of a data set? }$$

A) categories that make up the largest proportions of the total
B) frequency changes over time
C) relative frequencies for each category in the distribution
D) categories that make up the smallest proportions of the total

Question

$$\text { A pie graph is $\underline { not }$  useful in showing which of the following characteristics of a data set? }$$

A) categories that make up the largest proportions of the total
B) frequency changes over time
C) relative frequencies for each category in the distribution
D) categories that make up the smallest proportions of the total

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pie charts are effective for displaying the proportions of categories at a single point in time, but they do not show changes over time. For tracking changes over time, line graphs or bar charts are more appropriate.