List seven graphic devices to use for data illustration and interpretation; include a major objective or purpose for each


Any of the following are appropriate:
• Table: To show exact figures for comparison.
• Bar chart: To compare one quantity with another, e.g. sales from year to year.
• Line chart: To illustrate changes in quantities over time.
• Area chart: To show how different factors contribute to a total.
• Pie chart: To show how the parts of a whole are distributed.
• Pictogram: To illustrate numerical relationships in a picture form.
• Map: To show geographic relationships.
• Flow chart: To illustrate a process or procedure.
• Photograph: To provide a realistic view of a specific item or place.

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a. Is mostly concerned with external financial reporting. b. Is mostly concerned with individual departments of the company. c. Provides the additional information required for special reports to management. d. Puts more emphasis on future operations.

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Which of the following motions would be appropriate if before the trial a defendant claimed that the only issue between the parties was a question of law, the facts were settled, and that the law was favorable to the defendant's position?

a. A motion for a directed verdict b. A motion for summary judgment. c. A motion for judgment n.o.v. d. Any of the above.

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To communicate with their employees, companies may use wikis and podcasts.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following statements is true about Web 2.0?

A) It requires the Android Operating System. B) It allows users to add content to Web sites. C) Twitter and Facebook are examples of Web 2.0 sites. D) Both B and C are correct

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