Lesson 12 5 Misleading Statistics Example 1 Draw

Lesson 12 -5 Misleading Statistics

Example 1 Draw a Histogram Example 2 Interpret Data Example 3 Compare Two Sets of Data

Tourism The frequency table shows the number of overseas visitors to certain U. S. cities in 1999. Display the data in a histogram.

Customers The frequency table shows the number of daily customers a new grocery store has during its first 30 days in business. Display the data in a histogram.

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Elevations Use the histogram.

How many states have highest points with elevations at least 3751 meters? Since 10 states have elevations in the 3751 -5000 range and 2 states have elevations in the 5001 -6250 range, 10 + 2 or 12 states have highest points with elevations at least 3751 meters. Answer: 12

Is it possible to tell the height of the tallest point? Answer: No, you can only tell that the highest point is between 5001 and 6250 meters.

Speed Use the histogram.

a. How many drivers had a speed of at least 70 miles per hour? Answer: 9 b. Is it possible to tell the lowest speed driven? Answer: No, you can only determine that is was between 40 and 49 miles per hour.

Employment Use the histograms.

Which business sector has more states with between 1, 000 and 3, 000 employees? Answer: Services

Eating Out Use the histograms.

Which coast has more people spending at least $60 weekly? Answer: West Coast