Use of Data

Logical thinking is based on ​ (a)   principles.

• valid
• poor
• established
• mediocre

True or False.

Data can be misrepresented through graphs, misquotes or withholding information.

Is the following statement logical or illogical?

"It is raining today, so I'll bring an umbrella tomorrow."

Look at the image. What word would we use to describe the data with the red circle "X" underneath?

Match the following statements with their conclusions.

• Misrepresented

• Complete the sentence. One of the most common ways that graphs misrepresent data is by distorting the _____.

• True

• 
• Illogical conclusions and poor decisions

• What can happen if you use misrepresented data?

• Illogical

• True or False? If someone says that dogs can fly without wings, they are being illogical.

• Scales

• Logical or illogical? The Houston Rockets have better uniforms than the Dallas Mavericks, so they are the best basketball team in Texas.

How do your determine if data is accurately represented?

Select all that apply.

• Verify sources

• Check for bias

• Examine Data

• Pray to the data gods.

Logical or illogical?

Texas should be its own country because it is the largest state.

Is the statement "Texas should be its own country because it is the largest state" logical?

The statement ​ (a)   , because ​ (b)   .

• is not logical
• becoming a country requires too many factors
• is logical
• size is the only requirement
• it is already a country
• it is missing a state song

Why is it important to be able to determine if statements or decisions are logical? Select all that apply.

• So you can make informed decisions

• So you can avoid being misled or manipulated

• So you can navigate life better

• So you can problem-solve and communicate effectively.

Match the following ways data can be misrepresented.

• Lying

• 
• Misquote

• 
• Distorting the scale on graphs

• 
• Graphs

• 
• The labels, the numbers and context

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