Understanding Circle Graphs Assessment

What is another name for a pie chart?

• Ring diagram

• Circle graph

• Wheel chart

• Round plot

When are pie charts MOST effective?

• When comparing multiple data sets over time

• When showing trends in continuous data

• When displaying parts of a whole

• When analyzing correlations between variables

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate use for a pie chart?

• Showing market share distribution

• Displaying daily temperature changes

• Representing budget allocations

• Illustrating survey results

What is the first step in creating a pie chart?

• Drawing the circle

• Adding the legend

• Calculating percentages

• Collecting data

What tool is traditionally used to create the initial circle in a pie chart?

• Protractor

• Ruler

• Compass

• Calculator

What should be included in the labeling of each slice?

• Only the category name

• Both category and percentage

• Only numerical values

• Only percentages

When do pie charts become less effective?

• When displaying percentages

• When showing market shares

• When there are too many categories

• When showing survey results

What should be added to provide additional clarity in complex pie charts?

• Legend

• Grid lines

• Axis labels

• Timeline

What represents the whole in a pie chart?

• The largest slice

• The smallest slice

• The complete circle

• The center point

What is the final step in creating a pie chart?

• Adding colors

• Drawing the circle

• Creating labels

• Reviewing for accuracy