Discrete vs. continuous data and choosing a graph
Classify a data set as discrete or continuous, or choose the type of graph best suited to display a given data set. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.
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Which type of graph would best display this data: showing how many students chose each favourite sport?
- broken-line graph
- histogram
- pictograph
- bar graph
Answer: bar graph
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Which type of graph would best display this data: tracking the temperature every hour throughout a day?
- pictograph
- circle graph
- broken-line graph
- histogram
📘 Worked solution
1This situation involves: tracking the temperature every hour throughout a day.Think about whether the data changes over time, compares categories, shows parts of a whole, or is grouped into ranges.
2Best choice: broken-line graphA broken-line graph shows how a value changes over time.
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