Circle Graphs

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What is a circle graph?

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A circle graph, also known as a pie chart, is a circular statistical graphic that is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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What does each slice of a circle graph represent?

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Each slice of a circle graph represents a category's proportion to the whole, showing how much of the total each category contributes.

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What is the total percent of a pie or circle graph?

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100%.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a category in a circle graph?

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To calculate the percentage, divide the part (category value) by the whole (total value) and multiply by 100.

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If a circle graph shows that 25% of students prefer soccer, how many students prefer soccer if there are 200 students?

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50 students (25% of 200 is 50).

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What is the least popular category in a circle graph?

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The least popular category is the one with the smallest slice or percentage.

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How can you determine the most popular category in a circle graph?

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The most popular category is the one with the largest slice or percentage.

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What is the purpose of using a circle graph?

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The purpose of using a circle graph is to visually represent data and show the relationship of parts to a whole.

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What is a key advantage of circle graphs?

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A key advantage of circle graphs is that they provide a quick visual comparison of different categories.

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What is a disadvantage of circle graphs?

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A disadvantage of circle graphs is that they can be difficult to interpret when there are many categories or when the differences between categories are small.