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1 point
A school wants to compare the number of books borrowed by five distinct classes during one month. Which visualization is most appropriate?
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7. Visualizing Trends and Patterns Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
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1 point
A school wants to identify a gradual increase in electricity use during winter and a sharp drop during a vacation. Which visualization should it choose?
- A
A pie chart divided into budget categories
- B
A box plot comparing test-score spread between classes
- C
A line chart showing monthly electricity use
- D
A map showing population density by region
03
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1 point
A researcher needs to identify geographic patterns in rainfall across regions. Which visualization is most directly suited to this question?
- A
A map showing rainfall differences between regions
- B
A histogram grouping rainfall measurements into bins
- C
A line chart showing values in alphabetical region order
- D
A dashboard containing unrelated indicators
04
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1 point
Which two visualizations can help reveal patterns in numerical data beyond simply listing exact values? Select all correct choices.
- A
A scatter plot comparing two numerical variables
- B
A decorative three-dimensional bar chart
- C
A histogram grouping numerical values into intervals
- D
A title without any visual or tabular data
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1 point
Which two practices improve the accessibility of a data visualization? Select all correct choices.
- A
Use color as the only distinction between categories
- B
Provide essential information in a table or text form
- C
Remove labels so the visual remains uncluttered
- D
Add labels, patterns, or symbols when color distinctions may not be sufficient
06
True or false
1 point
True or false: If a scatter plot shows that students who study more tend to score higher, the plot alone proves that studying caused the higher scores.
- A
True
- B
False
07
True or false
1 point
True or false: Truncating the y-axis of a bar chart generally makes comparisons of bar magnitude more trustworthy.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
What chart type groups numerical values into intervals to show concentration, skew, gaps, or multiple clusters?
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Written response
1 point
Two neighborhoods report the same number of bicycle thefts, but one has twice the population of the other. What normalized measure should be used for a fairer comparison?
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
A line chart shows values connected across an , usually time, so viewers can identify direction and periods of stability.
11
Fill in the blank
1 point
When bar length represents magnitude, use a , normally zero, so category comparisons are not exaggerated.
12
Open ended
1 point
Explain when a dashboard is an appropriate visualization tool and describe the design practices that keep it focused, interpretable, accessible, and maintainable.
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1 point
A manager needs readers to compare the exact sizes of several components within different totals. Which design decision best follows the guidance on stacked bars?
- A
A stacked bar is always the most precise option for comparing interior segments
- B
Interior segments are easy to compare because every segment begins at zero
- C
A stacked bar should be used only for geographic data
- D
A simpler chart or a table may be better when precise comparisons between parts matter
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1 point
A line chart shows a sudden drop during a school closure. Which presentation choice would most clearly communicate the finding and its context?
- A
Use only the generic title “Monthly Data”
- B
Use a title that states the important trend and annotate an event that explains an unusual change
- C
Omit the title and let color communicate the message
- D
Use a decorative title that does not identify the population or period
15
True or false
1 point
True or false: In the practical visualization process, choosing a chart type should come before defining the question and checking the data.
- A
True
- B
False
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1 point
A school wants to compare the number of library visits made by students in different grades during the same period. Which visualization is most appropriate?
- A
A line chart
- B
A bar chart
- C
A histogram
- D
A scatter plot
17
Written response
1 point
In the example table of library use, what was the exact number of library visits in November?
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Written response
1 point
What chart type groups numerical values into intervals, or bins, to show concentration, skew, gaps, or multiple clusters?
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1 point
A public report includes a chart whose exact values are important. Which design choice best supports people using screen readers or small screens?
- A
Use color as the only way to distinguish groups
- B
Remove the exact values to keep the visual simple
- C
Provide the essential information in text or a table
- D
Use three-dimensional effects to make values easier to see
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1 point
A bar chart is intended to compare the magnitude of several categories fairly. Which scale choice is most appropriate?
- A
Use a common baseline, normally zero
- B
Start the vertical axis just below the smallest value
- C
Use a different baseline for each category
- D
Remove the axis labels so the difference is less distracting