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For each of the hypothetical data sets, determine whether a bar graph or a pie chart would be an appropriate way to display the data. In some cases, both types of graphs may be appropriate.

the percent of individuals with each of the following natural eye colors: black, brown, blonde, red, and other ___________

the population density of each of the 50 states in the United States ______________

the number of college students who play the guitar, the piano, or the trombone ______________

the number of K-12 schools that are public compared to the number of private and charter schools ______________


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Finding the appropriate graphs for each given situation:

We should know that a bar graph is generally used whenever we have data in the form of numbers and sometimes when data is also in percentage form but a pie chart is best used when we have the data in proportions or in percentages.

So

the percent of individuals with each of the following natural eye colors: black, brown, blonde, red, and other Pie Chart

the population density of each of the 50 states in the United States Bar Graph or Pie Chart

the number of college students who play the guitar, the piano, or the trombone Bar Graph

the number of K-12 schools that are public compared to the number of private and charter schools Bar Graph

Hence, all the situations have been marked with appropriate graphs


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