Which of the Following Would Greatly Improve the Utility of the Data

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would greatly improve the utility of the data table shown?
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Frequency table showing the number of fish caught by a fishing boat during a four hour fishing voyage.

$\begin{array}{cc}\begin{array}{c}\\\text { Species } \\\text { of fish }\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Frequency }\\\text { (number } \\\text { caught) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Bass } & 10 \\\text { Walleye } & 12 \\\text { Perch } & 7 \\\text { Bullhead } & 11\end{array}$ ?

• A) Instead of a row for each fish species, there should be a column for each species, with the number listed underneath.
• B) The rows should be sorted alphabetically based on the fish species name.
• C) The rows should be sorted numerically based on the number of fish caught.
• D) The scientific names of the fish should be provided on each row.

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Definitions:

Cash Basis

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Cash Basis

An accounting method that records revenues and expenses when they are actually received or paid, respectively.

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