Chapter 1, Lesson 19, Misleading Uses of Statistics

A true/false survey question that limits the participant's response is an example of:

A limiting question.

Issues with Data Interpretation

Misleading graphs Ranking issues Qualifying issues

When data is visually displayed in a way that misleads from an accurate interpretation, what is it called?

Misleading graphs.

What do we call a sample selected by a method that specifically excludes certain groups from the research, either intentionally or unintentionally?

Non-representative.

Sally Sue is filling out a survey about health and fitness. One question asks about her height and weight. She responds with her real height, but puts a weight that is ten pounds lighter than what she really weighs. What is this an example of, and why?

Social desirability, because Sally Sue is answering the question the way that she feels she should.

Questions that encourage the answer the researcher expects are known as _____ questions.

leading