
Understanding Misleading Graphs and Statistics

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Mathematics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main types of misleading graphs and statistics discussed in the lesson?
Graphs with different intervals and statistics using non-representative measures of center
Graphs with identical scales and statistics using the median
Graphs with consistent intervals and statistics using the mode
Graphs with uniform data and statistics using the range
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Stanley Cup graph example, why is Messier's performance misleadingly represented?
The graph uses a logarithmic scale
Messier's points are shown as less than Curry's
The graph omits Curry's data entirely
Messier's image is twice the size of Curry's, exaggerating the difference
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Spring Dance ticket price graph demonstrate misleading graph techniques?
By omitting data from certain years
By using different intervals to make price increases appear more or less significant
By using a pie chart instead of a bar graph
By changing the color of the bars
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which graph would a student council use to show that ticket price increases are not significant?
Graph with a logarithmic scale
Graph with no intervals
Graph with larger intervals
Graph with smaller intervals
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main issue with the line graph showing business profitability?
It uses a consistent interval throughout
It changes intervals midway, exaggerating profits
It uses a logarithmic scale
It omits data from certain months
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the amusement park's claim about roller coaster heights misleading?
The park uses a pie chart to display heights
All coasters are exactly the same height
The median height is used instead of the mean
The mean height is skewed by one very tall coaster
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which measure of center would be more appropriate for the roller coaster heights?
Range
Mode
Mean
Median
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