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I chose the marital status variable to create a figure from. A pie chart is the best way to display marital status data because the pie chart as a whole indicates the entire population. The different slices show the percentage of each group. So, when looking at the pie chart, it is easy to determine which group makes up the largest and smallest percentage.

Other charts such as a line graph or bar graph would not be as appropriate because the major differences in the percentage amounts. The ‘separated’ category would be very low and all the way at the bottom, while the ‘married’ category would be very high and at the very top. Below is a line graph from the same variable. You can see that the information seems to be better understood in the pie chart.

Ganong, Jamison, and Chapman (2016) conducted a study to explore the effects of relationship statuses. This pie chart would an appropriate visual aid for this study to show the number of individuals in each martial status category. In addition, Sánchez Gassen and Perelli-Harris (2015) conducted a study in which they discovered that Europe has begun regulating cohabitation. This pie chart would also be beneficial for this study because, again, it shows the percentages of each martial status group. Paris and Yussof (2013) used a pie chart to compare and analyze data from two questionnaires. It is apparent that pie charts are better for comparing data, whereas other charts could be better for displaying data.

References

Ganong, L. g., Jamison, T., & Chapman, A. (2016). Assessing differences in intimate partner obligations based on relationship status, gender, and parental status. Journal Of Social & Personal Relationships, 33(7), 867-891. doi:10.1177/0265407515605665

Paris, T. D., & Yussof, R. L. (2013). Use of ‘Time Trap Board Game’ to Teach Grammar. Procedia – Social And Behavioral Sciences, 105(AicE-Bs 2013 London (Asia Pacific International Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies), 4-6 September 2013), 398-409. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.11.042

Sánchez Gassen, N., & Perelli-Harris, B. (2015). The increase in cohabitation and the role of union status in family policies: A comparison of 12 European countries. Journal Of European Social Policy, 25(4), 431. doi:10.1177/0958928715594561

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