For each variable listed circle the most appropriate graphic

For each variable listed, circle the most appropriate graphical method. Please explain why.

1. Religion:    Pie chart or Histogram     

2. Mortality rate by year:   Histogram or Line graph     

3. Number of children:   Pie chart or Bar graph

Solution

1 Religion:    Pie chart

2. Mortality rate by year:Line graph     

3. Number of children: Bar graph