Chapter 18 Creating and using graphics

Question 1

Guidelines for using graphics

Answer 1

1. graphic should tell a simple story
2. should reinforce the written text, not replace it
3. should be ethical
4. should be labeled and placed properly

Question 2

Line graphs

Answer 2

1. show trends
2. show relationships between variables

Question 3

Bar charts

Answer 3

show quantities

Question 4

Tables

Answer 4

provide the most efficient way to display data or facts in a small amount of space

Question 5

Pie charts

Answer 5

take up a lot of space and show little data

Question 6

flowcharts

Answer 6

visually guide readers through a series of decisions, actions, or steps

Question 7

Transcultural symbols

Answer 7

keep human icons simple
use hand signals carefully
avoid culture-specific icons
avoid religious symbols
avoid animal symbols and mascots