Sample _i

The two pie charts compare different methods of communication used in 1962 and 1982. We can see that for the three mediums surveyed, there are significant changes for each.

In 1962, letter writing was the most popular form of communication, taking up 50% of the total. However, its use decreased dramatically after that. By 1982, this figure dropped to only 10%, the smallest of that year’s figures.

On the other hand, during this same period, we can see that the use of the phone and computers both increased significantly. In 1962, the use of telephone just occupied 35% and computer was the least used form of the three methods (15%). In 1982, the telephone, at 60%, has become the most used form of communication. Similarily, the use of computers doubled to 30%.

Overall, we can see some important changes in the forms of communication used during the two decades. More and more people appreciate the convenience brought about by the phone and the computer.