Do you think the stack plot is an effective way to display these data? Briefly discuss other graphics that might have been used instead.

A.

The stack plot makes it easy to see each gender's exact value for every year, but a double bar graph (one bar for males and one for females each year) would make the male/female comparison easier.

B.

The stack plot makes it easy to see each gender's exact value for every year, but a pie chart would make it easier to compare the percentages for each gender.

C.

The stack plot makes it easy to see the changing total, but a double bar graph (one bar for males and one for females each year) would make the male/female comparison easier.

D.

The stack plot makes it easy to see the changing total, but a pie chart would make it easier to compare the percentages for each gender.