C2.Stats and Graphs Unit-- Misleading Graphs

What is the mode of the data?

• none

• 850

• 750

• 200 and 150

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

What is the mean of the data?

• $400

• $560

• $425

• $500

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

What is the median of the data?

• no median

• 850

• 750

• 800

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

Based on the size of the bars compare the elevations of the mountains

• Mt St Elias is about double the size of Mt. McKinley

• Mt. McKinley is about double the size of Mt St Elias

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.B.3

How may this graph be misleading?

• The elevation starts at 16,500 feet rather than zero

• The bars are different widths

• The numbers aren't consistent

• Graph A

• Graph B

Mr Smith wants to convince everyone that the lunch prices are going up a lot. What graph should he use?

• Graph A

• Graph B

Tags

CCSS.HSN.Q.A.1

How could Graph B be misleading?

• The sandwiches get bigger for each year

• The numbers are wrong

• The sandwiches get smaller each year

What is the mean of the data in the table?

• 3,210

• 2,599

• 3,190

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

What is the median of the data?

• 3,026

• 2,599

• 3,315

• 3,190

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C