Question

multiple choice question
true or false: graphs can be more useful than tables to help understand quantitative information.

true. a graph shows high and low values that are not visible in a table.
true. trends can often be seen in a graph that are not always visible in a table.
false. there is no advantage of a graph over a table. both give the same information in a different form.
false. more data can be represented in a table than a graph.

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Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option's reasoning about high/low values is not the main advantage of graphs over tables.
• The second option is correct because graphs (like line graphs, bar graphs) are excellent at visualizing trends (e.g., increases, decreases over time) which can be hard to spot in a table of numbers.
• The third option is wrong as graphs do have an advantage (showing trends) over tables.
• The fourth option is wrong as the ability to represent data isn't about quantity but presentation; graphs and tables can represent similar amounts of data but in different ways.

Answer:

True. Trends can often be seen in a graph that are not always visible in a table.