Math 5
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MATH125: Unit 5 Individual Project
ANSWER FORM
1. Find the top 7 states with the most number of total murders . Then, construct a table showing the number of murders by each category of firearms.
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Total murders |
Total firearms |
Handguns |
Rifles |
Shotguns |
Firearms (type unknown) |
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2. Using the top 7 states with the most number of murders, construct a pie chart representing the number of murders in each state committed with handguns ; use percentages to make sure that the pie chart is correctly proportioned.
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3. Using the top 7 states with the most number of murders, construct a bar graph representing the number of murders in each state committed with handguns ; use percentages to make sure that the bar graph is correctly proportioned.
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4. Using the top 7 states with the most number of murders, construct an area chart representing the number of murders in each state committed with handguns ; use actual numerical values and make sure the area chart is correctly proportioned.
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5. Which of these three chart types do you think gives the most useful visual information about the data represented? Please do your research and include appropriate references that support your final answer.
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6. Is there another chart type that you think would better represent these data? Why or why not? Please do your research and include appropriate references that support your final answer.
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