Question

_______diagrams are used for comparisons. (Fill in the blank by choosing correct option)
1) Multiple bar
2) Simple bar
3) Sub-divided
4) Percentage Bar

Answer 1

Answer:

In the given multiple choice blank, the best option is 1, i.e. a multiple bar.

According to this option, Multiple bar diagrams are used for comparisons.

Explanation:

This is so because even though percentage bars and sub divided bars can too be used for understanding comparisons among variables. The distributions are best understood clearly when multiple bars are used. This is such a diagram which can be easily understood by anyone. You do not have to be a specialist to read the bars just observe them and you can easily take notice of the changes and comparisons.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Multiple bar

Explanation:

We use Multiple bar diagram for comparison of grouped variables or categories to other groups. In multiple set bar, there are two or more inter-related data represented and also we can compare two or more data sets at a time. In multiple bars, we use different shades and different color or dots to distinguish the data. So, the answer is an option (1) multiple bar.