Activity

Create a Graph

Decide which type of graph you would use for displaying statistical data. For this exercise, use one of the following sources of data from the USA Statistics in Brief page from the United States Census Bureau or the Department of Labor Statistics page for the Current Population Survey.

1. What statistical report did you choose?

2. Which type of visual aid would you use for presenting the data: line graph, bar graph, pie graph, chart, drawing or photograph? Why?