The Australian Bureau of Statistics Now Uses Dot Charts Instead

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Australian Bureau of Statistics now uses dot charts instead of bar charts because

• A)the eye picks up the value more quickly,making dot charts easier to interpret
• B)dot charts are bigger than all other charts and are therefore easier to read
• C)bar charts do not effectively highlight the main points
• D)they received many complaints about the inaccuracy of bar charts

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Definitions:

Population B

A term that could specify a second or particular subgroup within a larger population for study or analysis.

Income Distribution

Describes how a nation's total earnings are spread among its population, affecting economic inequality.

Household Income

The combined gross income of all members of a household, serving as a measure for various economic indicators and eligibility for financial assistance programs.

Annual Income

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