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5|
          |     * (Socializing)
        30|    / \
          |   /   \ * (Family Time - Spring)
        25|  * \
          | /       \
        20|/         \
          |           * (Exercise - Spring & Summer)
        15|* \
          |              * (Enjoy Nature - Fall)
        10|               \       * (Being Alone - Summer)
         5|                * (Other - Spring & Summer)
          +----------------------- Season -----------------------
           Fall        Spring        Summer

(Note: This is a simplified text-based representation. A real line graph would have properly scaled axes, labeled lines for each activity, and distinct markers for data points.)

3. Stacked Bar Chart:

This type of chart would have the seasons on the horizontal axis and the total number of people (100) represented by the height of each bar. Within each bar, different colored segments would represent the proportion of people engaged in each activity for that season.

      100|
         | ^^^^^ (Other - Summer)
         | ----- (Being Alone - Summer)
         | ===== (Enjoy Nature - Summer)
         | +++++ (Family Time - Summer)
         | ..... (Socializing - Summer)
         | xxxxx (Exercise - Summer)
       ----+----------------------- Season -----------------------
          Fall        Spring        Summer

      100|
         | ^^^ (Other - Spring)
         | --- (Being Alone - Spring)
         | === (Enjoy Nature - Spring)
         | +++ (Family Time - Spring)
         | ... (Socializing - Spring)
         | xxx (Exercise - Spring)
       ----+----------------------- Season -----------------------
          Fall        Spring        Summer

      100|
         | ^^^ (Other - Fall)
         | --- (Being Alone - Fall)
         | === (Enjoy Nature - Fall)
         | +++ (Family Time - Fall)
         | ... (Socializing - Fall)
         | xxx (Exercise - Fall)
       ----+----------------------- Season -----------------------
          Fall        Spring        Summer

(Note: This is a simplified text-based representation. A real stacked bar chart would have distinct colors/patterns for each activity and a legend.)

Which type of graph do you think most clearly and accurately portrays the findings? Why?

The grouped bar chart (option 1) most clearly and accurately portrays the findings for comparison across seasons for each specific activity. It allows for a direct visual comparison of how the number of people engaging in “Exercise,” “Socializing,” “Family Time,” etc., changes from Fall to Spring to Summer. The separate bars for each season make it easy to see the magnitude of the differences for each activity.

Which type of graph do you think would most clearly depict your findings to the general public?

A simplified grouped bar chart would likely be the most clear for the general public as well. It’s easily understandable and visually intuitive. The general public can quickly grasp the differences in activity participation across the seasons for each category without needing to interpret lines or proportions within a single bar. Using clear labels and perhaps contrasting colors for the seasons would further enhance its accessibility.

Write a brief descriptive paragraph in words summarizing the findings of the study.

The study reveals distinct patterns in park usage across the three seasons. Exercise sees the highest participation in Spring, followed by Summer, and the lowest in Fall. Socializing is most popular in the Summer, with similar levels in Fall and Spring. Family time peaks in the Spring, followed by Fall, and is least common in the Summer. Enjoying nature sees the most activity in the Fall and the least in the Spring. Being alone is most prevalent in the Fall and significantly decreases in Spring and Summer. The “Other” category remains relatively low across all seasons, with a slight increase in Spring and Summer. Overall, Spring appears to be a popular time for active and family-oriented park use, Summer sees a surge in socializing, while Fall attracts more individuals seeking solitary enjoyment of nature.