When Thinking About the Accuracy of a Graph

question 44

Multiple Choice

When thinking about the accuracy of a graph,

• A)bar graphs are always the most accurate.
• B)histograms are always the most accurate.
• C)remember that a graph is seldom misleading.
• D)remember that a graph may be misleading.

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