You Are Less Likely to Be Misled by a Graph

question 29

Multiple Choice

You are less likely to be misled by a graph if you:

• A)Concentrate on the numbers rather than the form of the graph.
• B)Pay more attention to the graph's caption than to the graph itself.
• C)Ignore the scales used on the axes.
• D)None of these choices.

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Definitions:

Consumer Purchasing Scale

A measure or assessment of the buying power and patterns of consumers.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory that categorizes human needs into five levels, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization, suggesting that higher-level needs emerge as lower-level needs are satisfied.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or system in response to external or internal stimuli.