Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Use

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the use of charts in a research presentation?

• A) The pie chart is particularly effective in depicting relative size or emphasis in dynamic comparisons.
• B) The line chart is a two-dimensional chart that is particularly useful in depicting dynamic relationships such as time-series fluctuations of one or more series.
• C) The stratum chart is in some ways a dynamic pie chart in that it can be used to show relative emphasis by sector and how the relative emphasis is changing with time.
• D) The stratum chart is essentially a set of line charts whose quantities are aggregated or a total that is disaggregated.
• E) A pictogram is a variation of a bar chart.

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Definitions:

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative of an entire distribution of data, such as the mean, median, or mode.

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve representing the distribution of variables, where most scores fall near the average, and fewer scores lie at the extremes.

Standard Deviation

A quantitative indicator that determines the extent of fluctuation or scattering of data points relative to their mean.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.