Misleading Graphs

Misleading Graphs

Assessment

Interactive Video

Education

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Christine Thielen

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue with the Chevy truck reliability graph?

It uses too many colors.

It compares different types of vehicles.

It distorts the scale to exaggerate differences.

It uses incorrect data.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the y-axis be manipulated to mislead viewers?

By using different types of graphs.

By adding more labels.

By zooming in on a small portion to exaggerate differences.

By changing the color of the bars.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'cherry picking' in the context of graphs?

Selecting specific data points to hide important changes.

Using bright colors to attract attention.

Adding unnecessary labels.

Using 3D effects.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to consider population growth when looking at Super Bowl viewership data?

Because it affects the type of graph used.

Because it affects the number of football fans.

Because it changes the color of the graph.

Because it makes the graph look more interesting.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can a small rise in ocean temperature cause?

Nothing significant.

A decrease in fish population.

An increase in ocean salinity.

Massive ecological disruption.