The following table shows the percent of current smokers in 2006 among various groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
$$\begin{array} { l c }
\hline \text { Group } & \text { Percent who are smoking } \
\hline \text { Men 18-24 years } & 28.5 \% \
\text { Women 18-24 years } & 19.3 \% \
\text { Men 25-29 years } & 28.9 \% \
\text { Women 25-29 years } & 23.3 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Would it be correct to display these data in a single pie chart?

Question

The following table shows the percent of current smokers in 2006 among various groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
$$\begin{array} { l c } 
\hline \text { Group } & \text { Percent who are smoking } \
\hline \text { Men 18-24 years } & 28.5 \% \
\text { Women 18-24 years } & 19.3 \% \
\text { Men 25-29 years } & 28.9 \% \
\text { Women 25-29 years } & 23.3 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Would it be correct to display these data in a single pie chart?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data represent smokers within four different groups, making it inappropriate to combine them into a single pie chart, which is typically used for showing the proportions of a whole.

The Following Table Shows the Percent of Current Smokers in 2006