A Television Manufacturer Sold Three Times as Many Televisions in 2005

question 10

Essay

A television manufacturer sold three times as many televisions in 2005 as it did in 1995. To illustrate this fact, the manufacturer draws a pictogram as shown below. The television on the right is three times as tall and three times as wide as the television on the left. Why is this pictogram misleading? What visual impression is portrayed by the pictogram?

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Definitions:

Paired-Choice Votes

Paired-choice votes involve voters making choices between pairs of candidates or options rather than voting for a single option amongst many.

Marginal Benefit

The incremental gain in happiness or utility a consumer achieves from purchasing an additional unit of a good or service.

Vote Trading

The practice of exchanging votes between members in different districts or on different issues to achieve a desirable outcome for all involved parties.

Public Project

A government-funded initiative designed to provide public goods or services, often aimed at serving the community or improving public welfare.