histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram, pie chart - One Line Questions
1.
The sum of the angles of all sectors in a pie chart is: —
360 degrees
2.
In a bar diagram, the bars are: —
Separated by gaps
3.
In a bar diagram, the width of the bars is: —
Always equal and separated by gaps.
4.
A frequency polygon is best constructed by joining the midpoints of the tops of the bars of a: —
Histogram
5.
Which chart type is ideal for displaying the distribution of a single continuous variable? —
Histogram
6.
Which chart type is least suitable for showing small differences between categories that represent a large whole? —
Pie Chart
7.
A pie chart represents data as: —
Slices of a circle
8.
How is a frequency polygon typically closed at both ends? —
By connecting the first and last midpoints to points on the x-axis representing the preceding and succeeding class intervals with zero frequency.
9.
A histogram displays the distribution of which type of data? —
Continuous Data
10.
What does the y-axis typically represent in a histogram? —
Frequency or relative frequency
11.
What does the y-axis usually represent in a frequency polygon? —
Frequency
12.
An ogive is plotted by joining the points representing: —
Class limits and cumulative frequencies
13.
A bar diagram is used to compare: —
Discrete categories or groups
14.
A frequency polygon can be used to compare the shapes of distributions for multiple datasets by: —
Both B and C
15.
The term 'frequency density' is crucial when constructing a histogram with: —
Unequal class intervals
16.
What does the x-axis typically represent in a histogram? —
Class intervals or bins
17.
What does the x-axis usually represent in a frequency polygon? —
Class marks or midpoints of intervals
18.
In a histogram, if the class intervals are of equal width, the height of the bars is directly proportional to the frequency. If the intervals are unequal, the height is proportional to: —
Frequency Density
19.
Which chart type is most suitable for showing the proportion of different categories that make up a whole? —
Pie Chart
20.
Which chart type is generally not recommended for comparing more than 5-6 categories effectively due to visual clutter? —
Pie Chart
21.
If you have data on the monthly sales of different products, which chart would be most appropriate to show the contribution of each product to the total sales? —
Pie Chart
22.
Which of the following is a graphical representation of the cumulative frequency distribution? —
Ogive
23.
A bar diagram where the bars are arranged in ascending or descending order of magnitude is called a: —
Sorted Bar Chart
24.
Which chart is best for showing a trend over time for a single variable? —
Line Graph
25.
When comparing the frequencies of distinct items or categories, which chart is most suitable? —
Bar Diagram
26.
Which graphical representation uses symbols to represent data? —
Pictogram
27.
If you want to compare the sales figures of five different stores for a particular month, which chart would be the most appropriate? —
Bar Diagram
28.
Which of the following is NOT a type of chart used for data visualization? —
Algorithm
29.
What is the primary difference between a histogram and a bar diagram? —
Histograms represent continuous data, bar diagrams represent discrete or categorical data.
30.
In a histogram, the bars represent: —
Classes or bins of data
31.
When constructing a histogram, the data must first be grouped into: —
Class intervals or bins
32.
What is the primary advantage of a pie chart? —
It effectively visualizes the relative sizes of parts to a whole.
33.
What is the primary advantage of using a frequency polygon over a histogram for comparing distributions? —
It is easier to overlay multiple frequency polygons on the same axes.
34.
A frequency polygon is essentially a line graph connecting the: —
Midpoints of the tops of histogram bars
35.
What type of chart is used to represent the frequency distribution of continuous data? —
Histogram
36.
A histogram provides a visual representation of the: —
Frequency distribution of continuous data.
37.
If a pie chart shows the market share of different companies, each slice represents: —
The relative proportion of a company's market share.
38.
The height of each bar in a bar diagram represents: —
The frequency or value of the category
39.
The area of each bar in a histogram is proportional to: —
The frequency of the interval
40.
In a histogram with unequal class intervals, the height of the bar is adjusted to be proportional to: —
The frequency density (frequency / class width)
41.
In a pie chart, the angle of each sector is proportional to: —
The proportion or percentage of the category
42.
What is the primary visual characteristic that distinguishes a histogram from a bar chart? —
The adjacency of bars in a histogram representing continuous data.
43.
What information can be directly read from the y-axis of a histogram? —
The frequency or relative frequency of each interval.
44.
A pie chart is most effective when: —
Showing the composition of a whole with a limited number of categories.
45.
What is a key characteristic of bars in a bar diagram? —
They have equal width and are separated by equal gaps.
46.
What is the main purpose of using a frequency polygon in addition to a histogram? —
To easily compare the shapes of two or more frequency distributions.
47.
What is the purpose of a frequency polygon? —
To visualize the shape of a distribution and compare multiple distributions
48.
The sum of frequencies in a frequency distribution is equal to the: —
Total number of data points
49.
A bar chart where the bars are drawn horizontally is called a: —
Horizontal Bar Chart
50.
When are the bars in a histogram adjacent to each other? —
When the data is continuous and the class intervals are contiguous