Consider This Bar Graph Found in an Advertisement for a Performance

question 24

Essay

Consider this bar graph found in an advertisement for a performance supplement. Compare it to the
second bar graph, which represents the same data. a. Estimate the average time to exhaustion using Thermo Burst.
b. Estimate the average time to exhaustion for those taking the placebo.
c. Why do the graphs look so different? Explain how the graph on the left might be used to mislead the reader.

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Definitions:

Useful Life

The estimated duration of time that an asset is expected to remain functional and productive for its intended purposes.

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance activities performed on a scheduled basis to prevent the failure or breakdown of machinery, equipment, or systems.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is sold to consumers.

Service Hours

The total number of hours spent by employees providing services to customers, often used to allocate overhead costs in service industries.