While __________ Could Represent Counts of Categorical Data, __________ Are

question 25

Multiple Choice

While __________ could represent counts of categorical data, __________ are only used for numerical data.

• A) bar charts; histograms
• B) histograms; bar charts
• C) line charts; bar charts
• D) bar charts; pie charts

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Definitions:

Basic Earnings

The amount of net income available to common shareholders, divided by the common shares outstanding, representing a straightforward measure of earnings without adjustment.

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership interest in a corporation, entitling shareholders to dividends and a say in corporate matters.

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account both the quantity and the significance of each item in a set to find an average that is influenced by the size or weight of each component.

Preferred Shares

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common shares, often with fixed dividends and no voting rights.