Practice Misleading Graphs and Statistics For Exercises 1–3, use the table. ANTIQUES 1. Find the mean, median, and mode of the data. 2. Which measure might be misleading in describing the value of each item? Explain. 3. Which measure would best describe the value of each item? Explain. For Exercises 4 and 5, use the MOUNTAINS graph that shows the elevation of the two highest mountain peaks in Alaska. 4. Based on the size of the bars compare the elevations of the mountains. 5. Explain how this graph may be misleading. The graphs below show the hourly body temperature for a hospital patient. Which graph 6. BODY TEMPERATURE would be more helpful to the doctor in showing the change in body temperature? Explain.
Practice Misleading Graphs and Statistics ANTIQUES For Exercises 1–3, use the table. 1. Find the mean, median, and mode of the data. 2. Which measure might be misleading in describing the value of each item? Explain. 3. Which measure would best describe the value of each item? Explain. MOUNTAINS For Exercises 4 and 5, use the graph that shows the elevation of the two highest mountain peaks in Alaska. 4. Based on the size of the bars compare the elevations of the mountains. 5. Explain how this graph may be misleading. 6. BODY TEMPERATURE The graphs below show the hourly body temperature for a hospital patient. Which graph would be more helpful to the doctor in showing the change in body temperature? Explain.
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