Misleading Graphs and Stats

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The graph shows the results of a survey to determine student's favorite pets. Why is this graph misleading?

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The percents do not add up to 100

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What is misleading about this graph?

Back

The y-axis does not start at zero, so it makes the democrats look much higher than the other two parties.

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The mode score on the 6th grade math test was 94! Which of these interpretations must be correct?

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More students received a 94 than any other score.

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What is misleading about this data? Options: there is nothing misleading about fruit, the bars are too wide, there is a break in the y-axis which shouldn't be there, There are no colors

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there is a break in the y-axis which shouldn't be there

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How many total people took the survey?

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100

Front

Explain why this graph may be misleading?

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the x-axis does not have equal intervals

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Explain why the statement "Math is the favorite subject for the majority of students" is misleading.

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The sample size is too small.

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How many cars were sold on Saturday and Sunday?

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8

Front

What is the best summary statement for this graph? Options: Profits decreased in later years., Profits remained the same through the years., Profits increased through the years

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Profits increased through the years

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Why is this graph misleading?

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y axis doesn't start at 0