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wenmo

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A common problem that occurs when computer programs are used to generate graphs is that the _____ is automatically rescaled to represent only a small part of the range of measurement, causing small differences between groups to appear to be large.
 
  a. X-axis c. pie center
  b. Y-axis d. line thickness

Question 2

Three-dimensional graphs are not recommended for use in the behavioral sciences because _____.
 
  a. the lines can cause visual illusions c. they are more difficult to understand
  b. they can lead to false conclusions d. all of these


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Swizqar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The measurement information (such as frequency) is plotted on the Y-axis.

Answer to Question 2

D
The special effects of 3-D graphs can create misleading visual illusions. Even if no illusions are present, 3-D graphs can be difficult to understand and therefore can lead to false conclusions about what is represented by the graph.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

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