Question

question 8 of 10
leah is studying a pie chart. how should she start interpreting the data?
a. by comparing it with a bar or line graph
b. by comparing the lengths of the bars
c. by finding any segments that are especially large or small
d. by looking for patterns as she reads from left to right

Explanation:

Pie charts represent data as slices of a circle. The size of each segment (slice) relative to the whole circle indicates the proportion of that data category. So, starting to interpret a pie - chart data by identifying large or small segments (which show significant or minor proportions respectively) is a logical first step.

• Option A: Comparing with a bar or line graph is not the initial way to interpret a pie - chart itself.
• Option B: Comparing bar lengths is relevant for bar graphs, not pie charts.
• Option D: Looking for left - to - right patterns is more common in line graphs or some bar graphs (if ordered), not pie charts.

Answer:

C. By finding any segments that are especially large or small