An Example of Manipulating a Graphical Display to Distort Reality

question 31

Multiple Choice

An example of manipulating a graphical display to distort reality is ___________.

• A) starting the axes at zero
• B) making the bars in a histogram equal widths
• C) stretching the axes
• D) starting the axes at zero and stretching the axes

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Definitions:

Traceable Fixed Expenses

Fixed costs that can be directly tied to a specific segment, department, or product, and would disappear if the segment, department, or product were eliminated.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales within a certain range.

Traceable Fixed Expenses

Fixed costs that can be directly associated with a specific business segment or operation.

Segment Margin

The amount of profit or loss generated by a particular segment of a business, after accounting for the direct costs and traceable fixed costs associated with that segment.