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Question 21 • FowU - Financial Math - B

Which of the following is not a method used on graphs to lead the reader to misinterpret the graph?

Answer
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.

Explanation

Comparing two related data sets on the same graph can help readers see their relationship, so it is not inherently a way to mislead. In contrast, inconsistent scales, reversing the axes to make a graph seem more convincing, or starting an axis above zero without making that clear can distort how the data appear. Therefore, the correct choice is “Comparing two sets of related data on the same graph for the sake of comparison.”

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