Question

For which of the following sets of data should a stacked bar chart be used? A. The average height of men vs. the average height of women B. The number of red cars vs. the number of red bicycles C. The total number of movies watched categorized by science fiction vs. non-science fiction D.The average age of surfers vs. the average age of scuba divers

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The total number of movies watched categorized by science fiction vs. non-science fiction

Step-by-step explanation:

A stacked bar chart is a type of graph that is mostly used to simplify multiple parts and compare them as a whole.

It uses different "bars" and each bar represents one part of the whole and segments of that bar show the different parts or categories of the whole.

Consider option A

In this option, the total average height of men and women cannot be considered as a whole. Therefore, the stacked chart cannot be used.

Consider option B

In this option, the totak number of red cars and bicycles cannot be considered as a whole because cars and bicycles are two different kinds of sets.

Consider option C

Here, the total number of movies watched categorized by science fiction and non-science fiction can be considered a whole because science and non-science fiction movies are the same sets of data and they add up to the total number of movies.

Hence, a stacked graph is appropriate here.

Option C is the correct answer