Statistics Review

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What is a misleading graph?

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A graph that presents data in a way that can lead to incorrect interpretations, often due to poor design or manipulation.

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What is cherry-picking data?

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Selecting only specific data points that support a particular conclusion while ignoring others that may contradict it.

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What does it mean to omit the baseline in a graph?

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Failing to include a starting point or reference line in a graph, which can distort the viewer's understanding of the data.

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What is axis manipulation in graphs?

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Changing the scale or range of the axes in a graph to exaggerate or minimize differences in data.

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When do we use box plots?

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To show the spread of data and the median, highlighting the distribution and identifying outliers.

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When do we use bar graphs?

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To compare the size of different categories or groups, making it easy to see differences at a glance.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The middle value when the data points are arranged in order; it divides the data into two equal halves.

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What is the mode in a data set?

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The value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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What is the mean in a data set?

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The average of all data points, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the number of points.

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What does it mean for data to be continuous?

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Data that can take any value within a given range, often represented on a line graph.