Question

List the key features of comparative bar graph and segmented bar graph:

Answer 1

Comparative bar graph:

• compares two or more sets of data
• bars of different lengths to represent the magnitude of each data set
• different colors or patterns to distinguish between data sets
• shows changes over time or differences between groups

Segmented bar graph:

• compares parts of a whole
• bars are divided into segments to represent each part
• different colors or patterns to distinguish between segments
• shows the composition of a whole, such as the makeup of a population by age group or gender