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Quick questions on Charts, sorting and filtering explained: O-Level Computing

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What is choosing a chart type?
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Different charts suit different jobs:
What is sorting?
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Sorting rearranges the rows of a table into order based on one column. You can sort:
What is filtering?
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Filtering temporarily hides the rows that do not meet a condition, leaving only the matching records visible. The data is not deleted or reordered; clearing the filter brings every row back.
What is q1?
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State the most suitable chart to show how a class's study time is divided between subjects. [2 marks]
What is q2?
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Explain what happens to a table when it is sorted by a column in ascending order. [2 marks]
What is q3?
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State the difference between sorting and filtering a table. [2 marks]

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