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  • Pie Chart
    A circular graph divided into wedges, each representing a category's percentage of the total.
  • Wedge
    A section of a circular graph whose size visually represents a category's proportion of the whole.
  • Category
    A distinct group or label used to classify qualitative data within a dataset.
  • Percentage
    A value expressing a part of the total as parts per hundred, used to compare categories.
  • Frequency
    The count of responses or occurrences for a specific group within the data.
  • Relative Frequency
    A ratio showing how often a group appears compared to the total, often converted to a percent.
  • Total Number of Responses
    The sum of all category counts, serving as the denominator for percentage calculations.
  • Label
    A descriptive tag placed on a graph section to identify the group it represents.
  • Comparison
    The process of evaluating differences or similarities between groups using visual or numerical data.
  • Qualitative Data
    Non-numeric information categorized by attributes or characteristics, often shown in graphs.
  • Table
    An organized arrangement of data in rows and columns, often used before creating graphs.
  • Decimal
    A numerical representation used to convert percentages for calculations, such as 0.40 for 40%.
  • Shading
    A visual technique used to distinguish different sections of a graph for clarity.
  • Percentage Point
    A unit for expressing the absolute difference between two percentages.
  • Group
    A collection of data points sharing a common attribute within a dataset.