1.5 The Power Of Data

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    Graphs can be misleading because

    • They may use varying scales
    • They may have suggestive captions
    • They may be based on small samples
    • All of the above
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1.5 The Power Of Data - Quiz
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This quiz, titled '1.5 The Power of Data', explores the significance and interpretation of data through various questions about graphs and media influence. It assesses critical thinking and data literacy, emphasizing the importance of accurate data representation.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following statements is not true? The media can influence a person's opinion by

    • Using graphs and changing the vertical scale

    • Using data taken over a short period of time

    • Altering the data to make a better point

    • Using data taken from a small sample size

    Correct Answer
    A. Altering the data to make a better point
    Explanation
    The media can influence a person's opinion by using graphs and changing the vertical scale, using data taken over a short period of time, and using data taken from a small sample size. However, altering the data to make a better point is not a true statement because it is unethical and goes against journalistic integrity.

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  • 3. 
    Which statement is most accurate about the following graph? - ProProfs

    Which statement is most accurate about the following graph?

    • The temperature has increased dramatically in the last 100 years

    • The graph makes the temperature increase seem less than it really is

    • The temperature has increased slightly in the last 100 years

    • The graph gives very little information

    Correct Answer
    A. The temperature has increased slightly in the last 100 years
    Explanation
    The graph shows a gradual and slight increase in temperature over the last 100 years. There is no indication of a dramatic increase in temperature.

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    The following graph shows the number of points a hockey team had over four seasons. The graph is misleading because - ProProfs

    The following graph shows the number of points a hockey team had over four seasons. The graph is misleading because

    • It does not include years before 1999

    • It does not indicate the number of games

    • The vertical scale exaggerates the number of points in 2002

    • It only shows the points for one team

    Correct Answer
    A. The vertical scale exaggerates the number of points in 2002
    Explanation
    The graph is misleading because the vertical scale exaggerates the number of points in 2002. This means that the height of the bar representing the number of points in 2002 is not proportional to the actual number of points. This can lead to a misinterpretation of the data, making it seem like the team had more points in 2002 than they actually did.

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  • 5. 
    Based on the following graph, which statement is not correct? - ProProfs

    Based on the following graph, which statement is not correct?

    • The tuition increased by $50 in 2002

    • The tuition has increased steadily since 1995

    • The tuition in 2002 was more than 5 times that of 1995

    • The greatest increase in tuition occurred in 2001

    Correct Answer
    A. The tuition increased by $50 in 2002
    Explanation
    The statement "the tuition increased by $50 in 2002" is not correct because according to the graph, the tuition remained the same from 2001 to 2002, indicating no increase.

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