OSSLT Interpreting Graphic Texts 2

Question 1

In a double bar graph, what does having two bars side by side for each category allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

Compare two different data sets for the same categories

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Display one data set more clearly with extra space

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Show changes in data over time

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Represent parts of a whole more accurately

Question 2

A graphic text shows a map with an arrow pointing north. This arrow or symbol is called a:

Accepted Answer

Compass rose or directional indicator

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Scale bar

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Legend

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Caption

Question 3

A graphic shows that school enrollment increased from 400 students to 600 students. By what percentage did enrollment increase?

Accepted Answer

50%

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25%

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100%

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200%

Question 4

What is typically displayed on the x-axis (horizontal axis) of a bar or line graph?

Accepted Answer

The categories, labels, or time intervals being compared

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The measured values or quantities being tracked

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The title and source of the graph

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The legend explaining the data series

Question 5

When a graphic text uses small icons or symbols to represent quantities (e.g., one book icon = 50 books), this type of graphic is called a:

Accepted Answer

Pictograph

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Bar graph

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Scatter plot

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Flow chart

Question 6

In an organizational chart, what do the connecting lines between boxes typically represent?

Accepted Answer

Relationships or reporting structures between positions or groups

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The dates when positions were created

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The financial value of each department

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Physical distances between office locations

Question 7

A survey shows: 45% of students prefer science, 35% prefer history, and 20% prefer art. Which type of graphic BEST displays this data?

Accepted Answer

Pie chart

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Line graph

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Double bar graph

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Timeline