For each of the hypothetical data sets, determine whether a bar graph or a pie c

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For each of the hypothetical data sets, determine whether a bar graph or a pie chart would be an appropriate way to display the data. In some cases, both types of graphs may be appropriate. the percent of individuals with each of the following natural eye colors: brown, blue, green, hazel, and other the land area of each of the approximately 50 countries in Europe the number of college students who play basketball, baseball, or soccer the number of K-12 schools that are public compared to the number of private and charter schools

Explanation / Answer

Pie charts are display percentages. Therefore, they are used to compare different parts of the same whole.

A bar graph uses a horizontal or vertical rectangular bar that levels off at the appropriate level.

a) Pie chart is most appropiate for representation since data given is in percentage form

b) Bar graph since number have to compared.

c) Bar graph since number have to compared.
d) Bar graph since number have to compared.

P.S. Though all of these data can be rep[resented by both pie chart and bar graph but the most appropiate way to represent them are as stated

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