Misleading Graphs -S2

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

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 present the desired point of view

• C. Leaving out certain data points

• D. All of the above

• E. Both B and C

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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

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

• Chevy trucks are far more dependable than Ford Trucks

• The difference in dependability among Chevy, Ford, and Toyota trucks is approximately 1%

• The actual scale is shown

• The category “other” trucks is about 25% as dependable as Toyota trucks

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

• Look at the visual representation only

• Never trust graphed data again

• Read the labels, the scale, the numbers, and the context

• Look only at the curves and the trend of the data

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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