Consider the following graph, which details the observed bear population in two national parks. A graph titled Bears Observed in
Park has month on the y-axis and number of bears observed on the y-axis, going from 37 to 53. In the same month, there are 2 points marked on the graph. All points are connected by overlapping lines. Of the following, which option or options would help make this graph less misleading? I. The scale on the x-axis should be resized. II. The scale on the y-axis should be resized. III. The identity of the two parks should be more clearly differentiated. a. I and II b. II and III c. III only d. I and III ANSWER IS B
A graph is a data presentation that has two axis - x and y, divided into appropriate scales.
A scale is used to divide given units into equal parts. It is crucial to and used to create uniformity in drawing of graphs. Choosing a good scale to represent an information on a graph is vital to avoid confusion. This can be done by considering the variations in the values forming the data.
In the question, the single graph shows an information about the bear population in two national parks. Thus, the scale of the y-axis must be adjusted and the identity of the two parks be more differentiated so as to make the graph less misleading.
