BCOM EXAM 2: Chapter 10 Graded A

Interpreting quantitative data requires elements to be - ANSWER-Classified, summarized, and condensed into a manageable size; statistics to fractions paints a clear picture Common language - ANSWER-Reduces difficult figures to the common denominators of language and ideas; involves the use of indicators other than actual count or quantity (fractions, ratios, percentages) Graphics - ANSWER-All types of illustrations used in written and spoken reports; put it in the appendix when it makes the discussion difficult to follow Table - ANSWER-To show exact figures; presents data in columns and rows Bar chart - ANSWER-To compare one quantity with another Line chart - ANSWER-To illustrate changes in quantities over time Pie chart - ANSWER-To show how the parts of a whole are distributed Gantt chart - ANSWER-To track progress toward completing a series of events over time Map - ANSWER-To show geographic relationships; give visual information Flowchart - ANSWER-To illustrate a process or procedure; step by step diagram of a procedure; minimize the chance of errors