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  • What happens to the SIZE of a slice if the percentage it represents increases?
    It gets smaller.
    It depends on the size of the other slices.
    It gets bigger.
    It stays the same.
  • Can you determine the EXACT VALUES of each category just by looking at a pie chart WITHOUT data labels?
    Yes, you can estimate the values based on the slice sizes
    No, you need data labels or a table to know the exact values
  • What is the TOTAL PERCENTAGE represented by ALL the slices in a pie chart?
    100%
    It depends on the size of the pie chart.
  • Which of these is a DISADVANTAGE of using a pie chart?
    They can't display percentages.
    They can be hard to interpret with many slices.
  • What should you consider when CHOOSING COLORS for your pie chart?
    Using as many different colors as possible
    Colors that are visually appealing and easy to read
  • What part of the pie chart is this?
    Data Labels
    Legend
  • What is an "EXPLODED PIE CHART"?
    A pie chart with a 3D effect
    A pie chart where one or more slices are separated from the
  • Which of the following is NOT a good title for a pie chart?
    "Percentage of Budget Allocated to Each Department"
    "Changes in Temperature Over a Year"
  • What part of the pie chart is this?
    Data Labels
    Title
  • What is the MAIN purpose of a pie chart?
    To display trends over a period of time.
    To compare the sizes of parts relative to a whole.
  • Can a pie chart have MORE THAN ONE whole pie?
    No, a pie chart always represents a single whole.
    Yes, but only if the slices are very small.
  • Can you create a pie chart with NEGATIVE values?
    No, pie charts only represent positive values.
    Yes, negative values can be shown as smaller slices
  • What part of the pie chart is this?
    Slice
    Legend
  • If a slice represents 25%, what is the ANGLE of that slice in the pie chart?
    25 degrees
    90 degrees
  • What MUST a pie chart have to be easily understood?
    Different colors for each slice.
    A legend explaining what each slice represents.
  • What part of the pie chart is this?
    Legend
    Data Labels
  • Is it BETTER to use MANY slices or FEWER slices in a pie chart?
    Fewer slices make the chart easier to understand
    It depends on the amount of data being presented.
    More slices are always better for showing detail
    It depends on the size of the pie chart
  • What type of data is BEST represented by a pie chart?
    Data that compares parts of a whole
    Data that shows the relationship between two variables
  • If ALL the slices of a pie chart are the SAME SIZE, what does this tell us?
    The data is incorrect
    Pie charts can't have equal-sized slices
    Each category represents an equal proportion of the whole
  • What can make a pie chart MISLEADING?
    The proportions of the slices are not clear.
    Using bright and contrasting colors
  • What is a good ALTERNATIVE to a pie chart for showing parts of a whole?
    A line graph
    A map
    A bar chart
  • What does EACH SLICE of a pie chart represent?
    A category within the data
    A period of time
    A specific data point
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