Author Question: Which of the following is not true about a plot, graph, or picture of data? a. Extraneous ... (Read 121 times)

FButt · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which of the following is not true about a plot, graph, or picture of data?
a. Extraneous information should be excluded; the more extra information on a graph, the more confusing it can get.
b. Many graphs are misleading; the public must look at them critically before trying to interpret their results.
c. The scale on a graph doesn't matter. Measurement data can be displayed using any scale as long as that scale is consistent.
d. All of the above statements are true.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good plot, graph, or picture of data?
a. Financial data collected over time should be adjusted for inflation.
b. Any breaks between years where data is missing should be closed in and not left as empty spaces.
c. The labels should be clear and informative.
d. All of the above are good characteristics of a good plot, graph, or picture of data.