Which of the following is a guideline you should follow when constructing pie charts?
While labeling the slices, exclude information about the quantitative size, such as percentage, dollars, of each slice.
Position the smallest slice or the slice that needs less emphasis at the 12 o'clock position
Avoid labeling all the slices
Include a legend if it is not possible to place the appropriate labeling information beside each slice
When constructing pie charts, the following guideline is advisable:
Include a legend if it is not possible to place the appropriate labeling information beside each slice.
This ensures that viewers can easily understand what each slice represents, especially if the labels cannot be placed directly on the slices due to space constraints.
The other options provided are generally not recommended practices for creating effective pie charts. For example, it's important to include quantitative information (like percentages) for clarity, and positioning the smallest slice at the 12 o'clock position is not a standard guideline. Additionally, while it's acceptable to avoid labeling all slices if they are very small, it's usually best to label the most significant slices for clarity.