1.   According to the graphs shown, which statement is true?
   
    A. Both graphs present the same information accurately. B. The graphs are both misleading.
    C. The second graph is misleading. D. The first graph is misleading.
    Hint

  2.   In statistics ______.
    A. data is always presented in a fair and unbiased manner B. leaving values out of data analysis makes the data free of bias
    C. graphs cannot be used to mislead D. meaasures of central tendency can be used to mislead
    Hint

  3.   The graphs show the same information about the number of species at two major zoos. Which graph shows the information with the least amount of distortion?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  4.   The graphs show the same information about the populations of three of the most populated states. Which graph shows the information with the least amount of distortion?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  5.   The test grades for 12 students are listed below. Which average would the student who received 84% use when telling his parents about how well he did on the test?
96%, 96%, 96%, 96%, 88%, 86%, 84%. 82%. 78%, 74%, 72%, 54%
    A. mode B. mean
    C. range D. median
    Hint



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