Lesson 2a.05

2a.05 Justify the appropriate format and produce accurate visualisation of data Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Statistics, Unit 2

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. What are the two main factors that should determine the choice of chart format?

    • Colour and paper size
    • Cost and software brand
    • Purpose and target audience
    • Title and font style

  2. What is a main advantage of using statistical software to draw diagrams?

    • Subjective design
    • Biased scaling
    • Speed and accuracy
    • Manual plotting

  3. Which feature of computer-generated charts most often misrepresents numerical values?

    • Gridline formatting
    • 3D visual effects
    • Monochrome styling
    • Legend placement

  4. Which chart format is most suitable for an audience with limited statistical knowledge?

    • Detailed box plot
    • Multiple regression curve
    • Cumulative frequency plot
    • Simple labelled chart

  5. Which advanced visualisation is most appropriate for presenting data to an expert statistical audience?

    • Pie chart
    • Pictogram
    • Box plot
    • Basic tally chart

  6. What factor must be considered when choosing an appropriate graphical format?

    • Target audience
    • Page orientation
    • Printer resolution
    • Paper colour

  7. Which feature is essential for avoiding graphical misrepresentation?

    • Landscape layout
    • Complex shading
    • Decorative border
    • Correct scale

  8. What chart feature often causes graphical misrepresentation when using spreadsheet defaults?

    • Gridlines
    • Large font
    • Truncated axis
    • Legend position

  9. Which chart type is inappropriate for showing temperature changes over twelve months?

    • Scatter diagram
    • Pie chart
    • Time series graph
    • Line graph

  10. Which chart format is best for showing a simple summary of sales figures by region?

    • Bar chart
    • Scatter diagram
    • Box plot
    • Histogram

  11. What error occurs when a graph's y-axis starts above zero, exaggerating small differences?

    • Biased sampling
    • Extrapolation error
    • Interpolation bias
    • Truncated axis

  12. Which format is most appropriate for showing the continuous distribution of 200 pupil heights?

    • Histogram
    • Bar chart
    • Pie chart
    • Pictogram

  13. What is the main justification for using a spreadsheet to draw a scatter diagram?

    • Guaranteed causation
    • Removing data cleaning
    • Automatic hypothesis testing
    • Fast accurate plotting

  14. Which factor must be considered when choosing visual colours for a general audience?

    • Accessibility
    • File size
    • Page orientation
    • Software cost

  15. What is the main risk of putting too many different chart types on one slide?

    • Faster data processing
    • Higher file resolution
    • Audience overload
    • Increased data accuracy

  16. What type of visualisation is most suitable for a non-specialist general audience?

    • Raw data table
    • Complex matrix
    • Technical visualisation
    • Simple visualisation

  17. What graphical error occurs when an axis does not start at zero without clear indication?

    • Inverted scale
    • Truncated axis
    • Missing legend
    • Dual frequency

  18. What must be added to a chart with a second numerical axis to prevent misinterpretation?

    • Data source
    • Grid lines
    • Trend line
    • Axis labels

  19. Which format is most appropriate for parents reading a school results report?

    • Unlabelled pie charts
    • Complex scatter matrices
    • Raw frequency tables
    • Simple labelled charts

  20. What is the primary risk of using a misleadingly constructed statistical graph?

    • Slower rendering
    • Wrong conclusions
    • Increased data size
    • Higher printing costs

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