1.   In the set of data
{113, 146, 146, 154, 157, 170, 181},
which measure of central tendency has the highest value? What is the value?
    A. mode, 146 B. median, 154
    C. mean, 178 D. mean, 152
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  2.   Why is the graph misleading?
   
    A. The dimensions other than height have changed. B. Scale should be smaller.
    C. Months are out of order. D. Scale is not at even intervals.
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  3.   What appears to happen in the graph?
   
    A. Production has decreased slightly. B. Production increased each month.
    C. Production dropped in half each month. D. Production has doubled each month.
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  4.   Why is the graph misleading?
   
    A. Scale is not at even intervals. B. Bars appear to have cut in half.
    C. Color is misleading. D. Months are out of order.
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  5.   How could the graph be changed so it is not misleading?
   
    A. Make the graph start at 0 to see all of the bars. B. Write out the entire names of the months.
    C. Change the color. D. Change the graph from vertical to horizontal.
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