Imagine One of Your Colleagues Is Constructing a Pie Chart

question 5

Multiple Choice

Imagine one of your colleagues is constructing a pie chart to graph results of the survey question "Which state do you live in?" What should be your first response upon reviewing their work?

• A)To note whether the "slices" of the pie sum to 100%
• B)To suggest that he or she has in fact used an inappropriate graphic device
• C)To ensure that the frequencies at each time point sum to N
• D)To check whether the bars representing the categories are contiguous as they should be

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Definitions:

Elicit Reactions

To provoke or draw out responses or actions from people or groups, often through stimuli or questioning.

Dramatistic Analysis

A method of analysis that views life as a drama and seeks to understand narratives through the application of five components: act, scene, agent, agency, and purpose.

Critical Analysis

The systematic examination and evaluation of information or concepts in order to form an opinion or conclusion.

Rhetorical Analysis

A method of examining texts, images, or other media to understand how they persuade or convey messages to audiences.