1.
A misleading statistic ______.
A.
occurs when there are two modes in a set of data
B.
always involves a graph
C.
is another name for an incorrect map
D.
can be a graph or a measure of central tendency
Hint
2.
Is the graph below misleading?
A.
Yes, because there are no labels on either scale.
B.
no
C.
Yes, because bar graphs are usually misleading.
D.
cannot tell from the graph
Hint
3.
Is the graph of U.S. unemployment misleading?
A.
No.
B.
Yes, the years are not labeled.
C.
Yes, the unemployment rate is not labeled.
D.
Yes, the graph has no title.
Hint
4.
Which of the following graphs is
not
misleading?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
5.
Two line graphs can look notably dissimilar using different _____ but the same data.
A.
titles
B.
scales
C.
colors
D.
axis names
Hint