Question

a researcher wants to show the effects of slight changes in ph on the reproductive rates of fish in a lake. why would a table be more suitable than a graph to show the data? tables better illustrate precise data points. tables have data points with more significant figures. tables better illustrate the comparison of two different data sets. tables are better suited for displaying real - world data.

Explanation:

Tables are designed to present data in an organized, tabular format. This format allows for precise display of individual data points. Graphs, on the other hand, are more focused on showing trends, relationships, or overall patterns in data rather than exact values. When the goal is to highlight precise data points (such as specific pH values and corresponding reproductive rates), a table is more appropriate.

• For the option "Tables have data points with more significant figures": The number of significant figures is determined by the measurement and recording process, not by whether data is presented in a table or a graph.
• For the option "Tables better illustrate the comparison of two different data sets": Both tables and graphs can be used to compare two data sets. Graphs (e.g., side - by - side bar graphs) can also effectively show comparisons.
• For the option "Tables are better suited for displaying real - world data": Both tables and graphs can display real - world data. The choice between them depends on the aspect of the data (precise values vs. trends) one wants to emphasize.

Answer:

Tables better illustrate precise data points.