1.
A misleading statistic ______.
A.
always involves a graph
B.
occurs when there are two modes in a set of data
C.
can be a graph or a measure of central tendency
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.
Graph A shows a more gradual increase in ticket sales.
B.
Graph B shows a more drastic increase in ticket sales.
C.
The graphs represent the same data using different scales.
D.
The graphs represent different data using the same scale.
Hint
3.
Is the graph of U.S. unemployment misleading?
A.
No.
B.
Yes, the unemployment rate is not labeled.
C.
Yes, the years are not labeled.
D.
Yes, the graph has no title.
Hint
4.
Two line graphs can look notably dissimilar using different _____ but the same data.
A.
axis names
B.
titles
C.
scales
D.
colors
Hint
5.
Jocelyn’s test scores for her first five tests of the school year are listed in the table. Which graph makes it appear that the test scores increased more rapidly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint