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which of the following statements does not explain the difference between a bar graph and a pie chart?
a bar graph is used to evaluate one data set and compare multiple data sets while a pie chart is typically only used to evaluate one data set.
a bar graph is best used to display relationships while a pie chart is best used to display distribution.
a bar graph is best used to display data trends overtime while a pie chart is used to compare multiple sets of data side by side.
a bar graph is best used to display how different data is connected while a pie chart is best used to display how pieces of data are connected as a whole.

Explanation:

• Bar graphs can be used for comparing multiple data sets and evaluating one, pie charts mainly for one.
• Bar graphs show relationships, pie charts show distribution.
• Bar graphs show data trends over time, pie charts show parts as a whole.
• The statement about bar graphs for data trends and pie charts for side - by - side comparison is incorrect. Bar graphs are for side - by - side comparison, pie charts are not.

Answer:

A bar graph is best used to display data trends overtime while a pie chart is used to compare multiple sets of data side by side.