Two Statistics Students Are Arguing Over Which Type of Bar

question 4

Multiple Choice

Two statistics students are arguing over which type of bar graph to use.One insists that a bar graph that displays the relative frequency will be better for displaying the overall shape of the data.The other holds that only a frequency bar graph will suffice.You happen along and hear their conversation.What advice do you give them?

• A) The relative frequency bar graph is superior at displaying the overall shape of the data.
• B) The frequency bar graph is superior at displaying the overall shape of the data.
• C) A pie chart would be needed here to display the overall shape of the data.
• D) Either bar graph would suffice, as they differ only in scale.The shape will be the same.

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