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A student conducted a 4 week training program investigating how different aerobic activities affect resting heart rate. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate method to present the findings?

  1. A single bar graph showing only the final heart rate values for each activity
  2. A detailed written description of heart rate changes without visual aids
  3. A pie chart showing the percentage decrease in resting heart rate for each activity
  4. A line graph showing weekly changes in resting heart rate for each activity across the 4-week period
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\(D\)

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Consider Option D: 

  • D is correct: A line graph shows trends over time, allowing comparison of how activities affected heart rate throughout the intervention.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Shows only final results, omitting important information about progressive changes.
  • B is incorrect: Lacks visual representation, making it difficult to interpret trends and compare activities.
  • C is incorrect: Pie charts are inappropriate for showing changes over time and comparing multiple variables.