Circle Graphs Flashcard

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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 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 data set.

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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 represented by a slice in a circle graph?

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(Part/Whole) x 100 = Percentage.

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What is the best use of a circle graph?

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To represent data with a limited number of categories, typically less than 6.

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If 48 students were surveyed and 14 chose soccer, what percentage chose soccer?

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(14/48) x 100 = 29.17%.

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What is the importance of labeling slices in a circle graph?

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Labeling slices helps to clearly identify what each slice represents, making the graph easier to understand.

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What type of data is best represented in a circle graph?

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Qualitative data or categorical data.

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If a circle graph has 4 categories, how many degrees does each category represent if they are equal?

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Each category represents 90 degrees (360 degrees / 4 categories).

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What is a key feature of circle graphs compared to bar graphs?

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Circle graphs show parts of a whole, while bar graphs compare different categories.