Pie Chart
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Pie Chart
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Tip: When creating a pie chart...
- If there are more than 6 categories, consider using a bar graph.
- Include percentage figures, and optionally the data value, for each category or slice of the pie.
- Order the slices from largest to smallest clockwise, starting at the top.
Examples
1. Pie Chart with Data Table
| Count | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Osprey | 474 | 43% |
| American Kestrel | 294 | 26% |
| Northern Harrier | 143 | 13% |
| Merlin | 129 | 12% |
| Peregrin Falcon | 61 | 5% |
| Unidentified Falcon | 13 | 1% |
| Total | 1114 | 100% |
2. Pie Chart with Table
On a ficticious survey...
| Opinion | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Delicious | 450 | 75% |
| Nutricious | 150 | 25% |
| Total | 600 | 100% |
