True or false: why graphs help

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Graphical presentation of data is easier to understand.

2. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   A graph can show a trend at a glance.

3. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   A graph replaces the need for any labels or units.

4. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   A line graph can show a quantity rising and then falling.

5. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Graphs can only display whole numbers.

Explanation