Misleading Graphs and Data

Why is this graph misleading?

• Graphed incorrectly
• Does not start at 0
• The break makes it seem like most players only had a few wins
• Not misleading

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.D.9

The graph makes it seem like Cy Young had 3 times as many wins as Jim Galvin. Is this a valid conclusion?

• Yes, because Young only had about 150 more wins
• No, Young did have 3 times as many wins

The graph shows the results of a survey to determine student's favorite pets. Why is this graph misleading?

• The slices are the wrong color
• The slices are not the correct size
• The percents do not add up to 100
• Not misleading

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

The table lists five counties with the largest area in Texas. Find the mean.

• 23,197
• 4,639.4
• 4,571

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

The table lists five counties with the largest area in Texas. Find the median.

• 4571
• 3856
• 4764
• No median

The table lists five counties with the largest area in Texas. Which measure of center best represents the average size of these counties?

• mean
• median
• mode
• range

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5D

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.2