Between a bar graph and a line graph which one is more appropriate for displaying the number of individuals of dffering ages at a picnic. We are provided the ages brackets and frequency.
I say it is a bar graph since line graphs are better for over time instead of a single event with age brackets. Am i right?
For that data, a bar graph would be easier to read.
Yes, you are correct. A bar graph would be more appropriate for displaying the number of individuals of different ages at a picnic, given the provided information about age brackets and frequency.
A bar graph is a type of chart that uses rectangular bars of varying lengths to represent data. Each bar corresponds to a specific category (in this case, age brackets), and the length of the bar represents the frequency or number of individuals in that category. Since the data is grouped into age brackets, a bar graph would effectively display the distribution of individuals across different age groups.
On the other hand, a line graph is best suited for showing trends and changes over time. It consists of data points connected by straight lines, which represent the values of a variable at different points in time. Line graphs are commonly used to track the progression or changes in a continuous variable, such as temperature over several days or stock prices over a month.
In this case, since you have discrete age brackets and the objective is to display the number of individuals at a single event (the picnic), a bar graph would provide a clearer representation of the data.