Question

the following pie chart displays the position played by the most valuable player (mvp) in the national league of major league baseball from 1931 through 2018. explain how the graphic is misleading. what should be done to improve the graphic?
national league mvp 1931 - 2018
(the pie chart is shown here, but we omit the image description as per requirements)
explain how the graphic is misleading. choose the correct answer below.
a. the graphic is not misleading. the three - dimensional graph accurately portrays the position played by the most valuable player.
b. the graphic is not clearly labeled. units of measurement are not included.
c. the graphic does not include all positions in baseball. it is not an accurate representation of the position played by the most valuable player.
d. three - dimensional graphs are deceptive. the area for p (pitcher) looks substantially larger than the area for 3b (third base) even though both are the same percentage.

Explanation:

To determine why the pie chart is misleading, analyze each option:

• Option A: 3D pie charts can distort area perception, so it's not accurate. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The issue isn't about units (the data is percentages of positions, not a measured quantity with units). Eliminate B.
• Option C: The chart is about MVP positions in the National League, not all baseball positions. The question is about misleading nature, not completeness of all baseball positions. Eliminate C.
• Option D: 3D pie charts create a visual distortion. The "P" (pitcher) segment appears larger than "3B" (third base) even if their percentages are the same, which misleads the viewer about the relative sizes. This matches the problem with 3D pie charts.

Answer:

D. Three - dimensional graphs are deceptive. The area for P (pitcher) looks substantially larger than the area for 3B (third base) even though both are the same percentage.