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tingc95

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List at least five types of visual aids commonly used to present data in business documents. Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.
 
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In researching a proposal to expand your division, you find evidence that does not support your line of reasoning. Should you include it in your report? Why or why not?
 
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Answer: Common visual aids include tables, line charts, surface charts, bar charts, pictograms, scatter diagrams, flowcharts, diagrams, drawings, photographs, videos, and pie charts. A bar chart would be helpful for comparing the retail cost of several hybrid automobiles. (Answers will vary).Tables can display extensive amounts of data. Line charts illustrate trends over time or plot the relationship of two variables. A surface chart, also called an area chart, is a form of line chart that shows a cumulative effect; all the lines add up to the top line, which represents the total. Bar charts are useful for showing quantities over time. Pictograms are informational signs that convey ideas. Gantt charts expedite project management. Scatter and bubble diagrams are used to represent data points. Pie charts can show the frequency or distribution of parts of a whole.

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Answer: Yes, you should include it. Although you want to be as brief as possible, your readers need a minimum amount of information before they can grasp the issue being presented. Omitting relevant information or facts can bias your report.
Present all sides of the issue fairly and equitably and include all the essential information, even if some of the information doesn't support your line of reasoning. Omitting relevant information or facts can bias your report.





 

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