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Which of the following is not a method used on graphs to lead the reader to misinterpret the graph?a.Use inconsistent scales on one or both axes.b.Reverse the x- and y-axes to obtain a more convincing graph. c.Comparing two sets of related data on the same graph for the sake of comparison.d.Begin the scale of one or both axes at a number other than zero without notifying the reader.

Consider this chart, which details a store’s sales revenue by department. Which of the following statements indicate ways in which this graph is misleading? I. The sections are not numerically labeled. II. The time frame is not mentioned. III. It is unclear which color corresponds to which section. a. I and II b. II only c. I and III d. I, II, and III Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Jack works as a waiter and is keeping track of the tips he earns daily. About how much does Jack have to earn in tips on Sunday if he wants to average $19 a day? a. $25 b. $16 c. $35 d. $15 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements is not true?a.The median is not affected by outliers as much as the mean.b.The mode is the most frequently occuring value(s) in a data set.c.The best measure of central tendency depends on the data set.d.The mean is the middle value of a data set.

Gabe rolls a six sided die twenty times, and records the result in the table below. How many times did Gabe roll above the average?36234514232223156132 a.2b.3c.5d.6