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Misleading Graphs

In this topic, we learn how to recognize misleading bar and line graphs.
Practice Question
1

Refer to the graph below. Which graph suggests that an African elephant drinks four times as much water a day as an Asian elephant? Is this a valid conclusion?

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

Graph A, No
B)

Graph B, No
C)

Graph A, Yes
D)

Graph B, Yes
Practice Question
2

Refer to the graphs below. Which graph suggests that brand A costs 4 times as much as brand B? Is this a valid conclusion?

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

Graph B, Yes
B)

Graph A, Yes
C)

Graph A, No
D)

Graph B, No
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