MISLEADING STATISTICS: Please tell mw why do you believe that the following are misleading statistics? -

1. Mrs.Tizon grades her students based on the average of their test scores. A student must have an average of 90 for an A and 80 for a B. Carla’s test scores are 87,33,72,84,90,87 and 93. Mrs. Tizon gave her a C. How might Carla convince Mrs.Tizon that she deserved a higher grade? 2. Lloyd saw this poster on an electric post who says: “Sell magazines! EARN MONEY in your spare time! Averege 1,500 pesos per week on commision. For information,call 805-12-60.” a.)What does it mean to work on commision?What do you think is the reason why it could be misleading? b.)Why do you think earning 1,500 pesos per week is misleading statistic? |::::|1. Mrs. Tizaon gave her student the right grade, but it is a high C. The 33 brought her students grade down. If it was otherwise her grade might be higher. It can be misleading because the teacher can grade on whatever she wants to base it on. If she wants to curve the grade it can bring Carlas overall grade up. Carla can convince her by saying most of her test scores are above average and that one grade is lowering her score. 2. To work on commision is if you sell u make money, if u dont sell then no pay. Its misleading bc 1500 isnt much in the states. It is just advertising the average score, you can start very low and eventually get to 1500 pesos per week.