Which of the Following Statements About Charts Is Not True

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about charts is not true?

• A) Pie charts are popular, but they are not informative.
• B) Line graphs are useful for showing the relationship of one variable to another.
• C) Bar charts show changes in the value of a dependent variable at continuous intervals of the independent variable.
• D) Charts are subject to distortion, whether unintentional or deliberate.

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Definitions:

Ordinary Sadness

A normal emotional response to undesired circumstances or events, distinct from clinical depression, usually temporary and context-specific.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of specific situations, objects, or activities, which can significantly interfere with daily functioning.

Unrealistic Fear

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Hallucination

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