Question

Which of the following statements about Pareto Chart is not correct?
A. Scales are available on both vertical axis of the chart.
B. The chart consists of a histogram and a frequency polygon.
C. The polygon is always in a non-decreasing shape.
D. The bars on the chart are presented in descending frequency order.
E. The chart summarizes and displays the relative importance of differences between data groups.

Answer 1

The false statement is the polygon is always in a non-decreasing shape.

The polygon is not always in a non-decreasing shape. Cumulative total is represented by the line is known as frequency polygons and its shape is concave.

All the other statements are true about Pareto Chart -

· Scales are available on both vertical axis of the chart. (True)

· The chart consists of a histogram and a frequency polygon. (True)

· The bars on the chart are presented in descending frequency order. (True)

· The chart summarizes and displays the relative importance of differences between data groups. (True)

Therefore correct answer is option: c. The polygon is always in a non-decreasing shape