How to spot a misleading graph - Lea Gaslowitz
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Mathematics
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Chyanne Smith
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4 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are graphs commonly used to present claims?
Graphs represent data, which are facts, not opinions. It's difficult to argue with numbers.
They cannot be distorted easily.
Visuals, like graphs, often do a better job persuading people.
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do Toyota trucks look half as reliable as Chevys in the original graphic?
The information used was incorrect.
The bar in the Toyota graphic has a height that is not correct with the information used.
The Y-axis only goes from 95% to 100%, making the difference in heights between bars more visible.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the graph is adjusted for actual population growth, we can see the viewership has not changed much at all.
True
False
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can any large set of data be manipulated into a graph that tells an incomplete story?
Yes
No
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