Which of the Following Is Not True About a Plot

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about a plot, graph, or picture of data?

• A)Extraneous information should be excluded; the more extra information on a graph, the more confusing it can get.
• B)Many graphs are misleading; the public must look at them critically before trying to interpret their results.
• C)The scale on a graph doesn't matter.Measurement data can be displayed using any scale as long as that scale is consistent.
• D)All of the above statements are true.

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Definitions:

Mental Structure

The organization and framework of the mind that influences how individuals think, perceive, and understand the world.

Accommodation

In cognitive theory, the process of adjusting existing cognitive schemas to incorporate new information.

New Information

Fresh data or knowledge acquired that was previously unknown to the recipient.

Piagetian Process

A reference to the developmental and cognitive processes described by psychologist Jean Piaget, including stages of cognitive development and mechanisms of learning.