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College Algebra Study Guidance: Statistics, Data, and Logic

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Q2. What is wrong with the pie chart below?

Pie chart with percentages for Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, and Mike Huckabee

Background

Topic: Data Representation – Pie Charts

This question tests your ability to critically analyze graphical representations of data, specifically pie charts, and identify errors or misleading features.

Key Terms and Concepts:

  • Pie Chart: A circular chart divided into sectors, each representing a proportion of the whole.

  • Percentages: The sum of all sectors in a pie chart should be 100%.

Step-by-Step Guidance

  1. Examine the percentages shown for each category in the pie chart.

Add the percentages together to check if they total 100%. n

  1. Consider whether the size of each sector visually matches the percentage it represents.

  2. Think about what a pie chart is supposed to communicate and whether this chart does so accurately.

Try solving on your own before revealing the answer!

Final Answer:

The percentages in the pie chart add up to more than 100% (60% + 63% + 70% = 193%), which is not possible for a pie chart. The total should be exactly 100%. This makes the chart misleading and incorrect.

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