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Statistical diagramsPie charts and frequency diagrams

A combination of statistical information can be presented in diagrams. This involves constructing, interpreting and comparing pie charts and cumulative frequency diagrams.

Part of Application of MathsStatistical skills

Pie charts and frequency diagrams

Once raw data has been collected, you need to represent it in a diagram.

Two ways of doing this are to use a pie chart or frequency diagram.

Example

In a survey, 100 school students were asked to name their favourite soap.

The results are shown in a pie chart and a frequency diagram below.

Pie chart and bar graph of popular soaps in a school

In another school, Emmerdale was the most popular soap:

Pie chart and bar graph of popular soaps in a school

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