math

Discussion Topic

This graph was recently presented in a congressional hearing. Can you find anything suspicious?

CNN posted this graph to their website. What is misleading about it?

Misuses of statistics can occur in many ways. Sometimes they are a simple mistake or oversight made by the person or

organization presenting the information. Occasionally, these misuses are intentional and the intent is to misinform

those reading or viewing it. Please discuss the graphs above with your group mates. Can you find any more misuses in

the media?