Question

the graph to the right represents the favorite colors of 28 children. (a) how is the graph misleading? a. it looks like purple is by far the least popular color b. it looks like children like the color green the most c. the graph is not misleading d. the graph is biased (b) what could be done to improve the graphic? a. the green bar should be shortened by 20% b. the bars should be much wider c. the red bar to be twice as long d. the graph does not need to be changed

Explanation:

(a) Looking at the graph, the green bar is much taller than the others, giving the false impression that children like the color green the most. But the y - axis starts at 2, exaggerating the difference.
(b) Since the y - axis starting at 2 is the main issue, the graph does not need to be changed in terms of bar lengths or widths as proposed in other options.

Answer:

(a) B. It looks like children like the color green the most
(b) D. The graph does not need to be changed