2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs

A student wants to use the table to create a pie chart demonstrating the cake preferences of their classmates. Find the percent of students who prefer vanilla cake.

Using and Interpreting Concepts

Graphical Analysis In Exercises 13–16, give three observations that can be made from the graph.

Selling Yourself This USA Today–type chart shows the top responses to the question, “Who’s the most difficult to ‘sell yourself’ to?”

Explain why this graphic cannot be displayed as a pie chart.

"Highest Elevation The following data represent the land area and highest elevation for each of the seven continents.

a. Would it make sense to draw a pie chart for land area? Why? If so, draw a pie chart."

"Highest Elevation The following data represent the land area and highest elevation for each of the seven continents.

b. Would it make sense to draw a pie chart for the highest elevation? Why? If so, draw a pie chart."

Which type of visual representation is best for comparing data as $\mathrm{percentages}$ of a $\mathrm{whole}$?

Which type of graph uses $\mathrm{percentages}$ to show how each category relates to the whole data set?

Which of the following is an accurate description of the information typically displayed in a pie chart?