1.   A misleading statistic ______.
    A. occurs when there are two modes in a set of data B. can be a graph or a measure of central tendency
    C. always involves a graph D. is another name for an incorrect map
    Hint

  2.   The graphs below show the number of people who rode buses from September through February. Use the graphs to choose the best statement.
   
    A. The graphs represent the same data using different scales. B. Graph A shows a more gradual increase in ticket sales.
    C. The graphs represent different data using the same scale. D. Graph B shows a more drastic increase in ticket sales.
    Hint

  3.   Which of the following graphs is not misleading?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  4.   The table shows the number of laps Hector swam. Which graph makes it appear that the number of laps decreased more slowly?
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  5.   Identify the measure(s) that would NOT accurately describe the data shown in the table.
   
    A. mode B. mean
    C. median and mean D. median
    Hint



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