How to Spot a Misleading Graph

How to Spot a Misleading Graph

8th Grade

14 Qs

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How to Spot a Misleading Graph

How to Spot a Misleading Graph

Assessment

Quiz

Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
HSS.ID.C.9, 6.SP.B.5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Melanie Collins

Used 43+ times

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Distorting the scale on a graph is one of the most common methods of presenting which of the following form(s) of misleading information?

A.) An inconsistent scale on the x-axis.

B.) Zooming in on a small portion of the y-axis.

C.) Bar graphs that minimize differences.

D.) All of the above.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of "cherry picking" data?

A.) Presenting the data on a complete scale.

B.) Choosing specific data points that represent the desired point of view.

C.) Leaving out certain data points.

D.) All of the above.

E.) Both B and C.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why are graphs commonly used to present claims?

A.) Graphs represent data and data isn’t an opinion.

B.) They cannot be distorted easily.

C.) Visuals, like graphs, often do a better job persuading people.

D.) It is more difficult to argue with numbers.

E.) Both A and D.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

When looking at the graph that presents data on truck reliability, which statement is true?

A.) Chevy trucks are far more dependable than Ford Trucks.

B.) Chevy trucks are twice as dependable as Toyota Trucks.

C.) The scale only shoes 95-100%

D.) The category “other” trucks is about 25% as dependable as Toyota trucks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the best way to protect yourself against misleading graphs?

A.) Look at the visual representation only.

B.) Never trust graphed data again.

C.) Read the labels, the scale, the numbers, and the context.

D.) Look only at the curves and the trend of the data.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why might a person trying to persuade you toward their point of view use a graph to present information?

A.) They can exclude certain data so the graph supports their view.

B.) They can manipulate the scale to make the differences in data appear to be larger.

C.) They can change the labels to support their view.

D.) All of the above.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is not an example of "cherry picking?"

Zooming in on a small portion of the y-axis.

Using an inconsistent scale.

Connecting the data points with a line.

Choosing a time range that only supports one view.

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