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What type of data is most commonly represented using a pie chart?

  1. Categorical

  2. Quantitative

  3. Nominal

  4. Ordinal

The correct answer is: Categorical

Pie charts are commonly used to represent categorical data. This type of data describes categories or groups of items, and is often non-numeric. In this case, the options B, C, and D are incorrect because they refer to data that is measured using numbers or scales, rather than being separated into distinct categories. Additionally, nominal and ordinal data can better be represented using bar graphs or other types of charts, as pie charts are not ideal for showing the order or proportion of values.