Which of the Following Guidelines Does NOT Apply to a Bar

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following guidelines does NOT apply to a bar chart?

• A)Bars are used to compare quantities.
• B)Vertical axis begins at zero.
• C)Increments on the quantitative axis should be equal.
• D)Bar widths vary to show different quantities.

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