Lesson 1.1 - Misleading With Data

Relevant Topics Covered

  • Misleading graphs in politics, sports, business, and science

Statistical Concepts Covered

  • Categorical vs. Quantitative Data

  • Misleading Data Visuals

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1.1 Video

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1.1 Student Items

Handout: pdf, docx

Desmos: link

Video Reflection Q’s: form*

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1.1 Teacher Items

Handout Key: pdf, docx

Slide Deck: ppt, pdf

CED/Textbook Alignment: page

Data: xlsx

(Lesson updated in Summer 2022. See archived version of lesson here.)