Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Case 3-1

Column Chart Area Chart
Sarah has put together the same information in two different charts, shown in the figure above, to present to her boss. She is thinking through the pros and cons of each chart type.
-What is one of the weaknesses of the column chart shown above?
A) too many columns
B) too few columns
C) inaccurate data
D) choice of x- and y-axis

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Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Case 3-1
  
Column Chart Area Chart
Sarah has put together the same information in two different charts, shown in the figure above, to present to her boss. She is thinking through the pros and cons of each chart type.
-What is one of the weaknesses of the column chart shown above?
A) too many columns 
B) too few columns 
C) inaccurate data 
D) choice of x- and y-axis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Column charts can become cluttered and difficult to read if there are too many columns, making it hard to compare the data effectively.