1. The following statistics are based on data from three colleges in a large western city. They...

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1. The following statistics are based on data from three colleges in a large western city. They compare lhe number of applicants to each college over six years.

• In 2008 X college received 2,341 applications for admission, Y college received 3,116, and Z college 1,807.

• In 2009 X college received 2,410 applications for admission, Y college received 3,224, and Z college I, 784.

• In 20 10 X college received 2,689 applications for admission, Y college received 2,976, and Z college 1,929.

• In 2011 X college received 2,714 applications for admission, Y college received 2,840. and Z college 1,992.

• In 2012 X college received 2,872 applications for admission, Y college received 2,615, and Z college 2, 112.

• Jn 20 13 X college received 2,868 applical ions for admission, Y college received 2,42 1, and Z college 2,267.

Display these data in a line graph, a bar graph.

and a table. Which version seems most effective for someone who

(a) wants exact figures,

(b) wonders how overall enrollments are changing, or

(c) wants to compare enrollments at each college in a certain year? Include a caption interpreting each version.

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Technical Communication

ISBN: 9780321899972

13th Edition

Authors: John M. Lannon, Laura J. Gurak

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