Question

which of the following is not a misuse of statistics? choose the correct answer below. a. utilizing valid statistical methods and correct sampling techniques b. making conclusions about a population based on a voluntary response sample c. concluding that a variable causes another variable because they have some correlation d. misleading graphs

Explanation:

• Option A: Utilizing valid statistical methods and correct sampling techniques is a proper use of statistics, not a misuse.
• Option B: Voluntary response samples are often biased, so making population conclusions from them is a misuse.
• Option C: Correlation does not imply causation, so concluding causation from correlation is a misuse.
• Option D: Misleading graphs distort data representation, which is a misuse of statistics.

Answer:

A. Utilizing valid statistical methods and correct sampling techniques