Selecting the Appropriate Graphic Exercise

Review the table below and then identify which graphic you feel would be the best choice for visually representing each of the following:

a$)$ a sale's report showing monthly sales figures for the last two years.

b$)$ the number of visits a website has based on the time of day.

c$)$ the percentage of participants attending a training workshop based on department.

d$)$ present a customer service process, identifying the steps and a brief overview of the actions to be taken at each step.

e$)$ a summary of the names, email addresses, and phone numbers for each member of the department.

Be prepared to explain your choice as there may be more than one suitable answer for each situation.

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