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

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

  3.   The graphs show the same information about the number of various types of radio stations in the United States. 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 average cost of a house in Anaheim, California, and Miami, Florida. 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. median B. mode
    C. range D. mean
    Hint



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