{"id":830,"date":"2023-03-20T17:26:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T17:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introstatstest\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=830"},"modified":"2025-10-05T17:14:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T17:14:49","slug":"analyzing-statistics-in-media-apply-it-1","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introstatstest\/chapter\/analyzing-statistics-in-media-apply-it-1\/","title":{"raw":"Analyzing Statistics in Media: Apply It 1","rendered":"Analyzing Statistics in Media: Apply It 1"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals focusable\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Find information from complex graphical displays<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>Complex Graphical Displays in the Media<\/h2>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1185\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"569\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1185\" src=\"https:\/\/content-cdn.one.lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/10\/31201213\/pexels-olia-danilevich-8145342-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women typing on laptops with pie chart graphs on a table.\" width=\"569\" height=\"379\" \/> Figure 1. Visuals in media can shape public opinion, so it's important to evaluate whether charts and graphs are accurate and clear.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\">[ohm2_question hide_question_numbers=1]1378[\/ohm2_question]<\/section>\r\n<p>List the criteria for effective visualization:\u00a0design, precision, efficiency, use of time, use of ink, use of space, and multivariate.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox example\">\r\n<p>The following graphical display provides the visualization of Americans who support the U.S. government banning TikTok[footnote]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2023\/03\/31\/by-a-more-than-two-to-one-margin-americans-support-us-government-banning-tiktok\/\">https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2023\/03\/31\/by-a-more-than-two-to-one-margin-americans-support-us-government-banning-tiktok\/<\/a>[\/footnote].<\/p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_8231\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<img class=\"wp-image-8231\" src=\"https:\/\/content-cdn.one.lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/10\/04191828\/Screenshot-2023-05-04-at-12.15.18-PM-746x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"824\" \/> Figure 2. This chart shows that while half of U.S. adults support a government ban on TikTok, support varies widely by age, political affiliation, TikTok usage, and awareness of its ownership.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nEvaluate this graphical display by answering these questions.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Is this graph clear in communicating patterns\/trends?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What are we supposed to be comparing in this graph?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What do the different colors represent?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What is the scale for the bar chart?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>[reveal-answer q=\"628492\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"628492\"]The answers to some of these questions are not clear.<\/p>\r\n<p>In particular, to match the title of the graph, the bar representing \"support\" should be on the left and \"oppose\" on the right. The media like to provide supporting arguments (pros) first before the opposing arguments (cons).<\/p>\r\n<p>Additionally, the colors selected didn't have meaning. Typically, both green and blue (cold color palette) are mostly used to represent \"support\", while \"oppose\" is typically represented by a warmer color palette.<\/p>\r\n<p>The title of this graph may be misleading and doesn't represent the whole graphical display. This is because, as we look more closely into the graphic, we find that older Americans are much more supportive of banning the platform than younger ones. Some of these age differences are related to the use of TikTok. Users of the platform are less supportive of banning it than non-users. Additionally, the opinion of banning TikTok also differs within each political party.[\/hidden-answer]<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<p>To critique a graphical display, it might be easier to rate the extent to which each of the criteria on the list for effective visualization is present in the graphical display. You may use the rating scale seen below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5366\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"956\"]<img class=\"wp-image-5366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content-cdn.one.lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/10\/27180223\/5.3.A.Diagram.png\" alt=\"Best practices criteria rated on a three-point scale of &quot;very evident&quot;, &quot;evident but could be improved&quot;, and &quot;not evident&quot;. The criteria are design, precision, efficiency, use of ink, use of space, use of time, and multivariate.\" width=\"956\" height=\"405\" \/> Figure 3. Use this checklist to help evaluate the effectiveness of a graphical display based on key criteria such as design, efficiency, and precision.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<p>Do not forget to write a conclusion to describe your evaluation of the graphical display.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox youChoose\">[choosedataset divId=\"tnh-choose-dataset\" title=\"Choose Your Own Dataset\" label=\"For this problem, you'll use the rating scale to review an infographic of your choosing.\" default=\"Choose a Dataset\"]<br \/>\r\n[datasetoption]<br \/>\r\n[displayname]Unionizing at Starbucks[\/displayname]<br \/>\r\n[ohmid]2733[\/ohmid]<br \/>\r\n[\/datasetoption][datasetoption]<br \/>\r\n[displayname]Watching Inflation[\/displayname]<br \/>\r\n[ohmid]2734[\/ohmid]<br \/>\r\n[\/datasetoption][datasetoption]<br \/>\r\n[displayname]Streaming Subscriptions[\/displayname]<br \/>\r\n[ohmid]2735[\/ohmid]<br \/>\r\n[\/datasetoption][\/choosedataset]<\/section>","rendered":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals focusable\">\n<ul>\n<li>Find information from complex graphical displays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Complex Graphical Displays in the Media<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1185\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1185\" style=\"width: 569px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1185\" src=\"https:\/\/content-cdn.one.lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/10\/31201213\/pexels-olia-danilevich-8145342-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women typing on laptops with pie chart graphs on a table.\" width=\"569\" height=\"379\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 1. Visuals in media can shape public opinion, so it&#8217;s important to evaluate whether charts and graphs are accurate and clear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ohm1378\" class=\"resizable\" src=\"https:\/\/ohm.one.lumenlearning.com\/multiembedq.php?id=1378&theme=lumen&iframe_resize_id=ohm1378&source=tnh\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\"><\/iframe><\/section>\n<p>List the criteria for effective visualization:\u00a0design, precision, efficiency, use of time, use of ink, use of space, and multivariate.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textbox example\">\n<p>The following graphical display provides the visualization of Americans who support the U.S. government banning TikTok<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2023\/03\/31\/by-a-more-than-two-to-one-margin-americans-support-us-government-banning-tiktok\/\" id=\"return-footnote-830-1\" href=\"#footnote-830-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8231\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8231\" src=\"https:\/\/content-cdn.one.lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/10\/04191828\/Screenshot-2023-05-04-at-12.15.18-PM-746x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"824\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 2. This chart shows that while half of U.S. adults support a government ban on TikTok, support varies widely by age, political affiliation, TikTok usage, and awareness of its ownership.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\nEvaluate this graphical display by answering these questions.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Is this graph clear in communicating patterns\/trends?<\/li>\n<li>What are we supposed to be comparing in this graph?<\/li>\n<li>What do the different colors represent?<\/li>\n<li>What is the scale for the bar chart?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q628492\">Show Solution<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q628492\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">The answers to some of these questions are not clear.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, to match the title of the graph, the bar representing &#8220;support&#8221; should be on the left and &#8220;oppose&#8221; on the right. The media like to provide supporting arguments (pros) first before the opposing arguments (cons).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the colors selected didn&#8217;t have meaning. Typically, both green and blue (cold color palette) are mostly used to represent &#8220;support&#8221;, while &#8220;oppose&#8221; is typically represented by a warmer color palette.<\/p>\n<p>The title of this graph may be misleading and doesn&#8217;t represent the whole graphical display. This is because, as we look more closely into the graphic, we find that older Americans are much more supportive of banning the platform than younger ones. Some of these age differences are related to the use of TikTok. Users of the platform are less supportive of banning it than non-users. Additionally, the opinion of banning TikTok also differs within each political party.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>To critique a graphical display, it might be easier to rate the extent to which each of the criteria on the list for effective visualization is present in the graphical display. You may use the rating scale seen below.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5366\" style=\"width: 956px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content-cdn.one.lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/10\/27180223\/5.3.A.Diagram.png\" alt=\"Best practices criteria rated on a three-point scale of &quot;very evident&quot;, &quot;evident but could be improved&quot;, and &quot;not evident&quot;. The criteria are design, precision, efficiency, use of ink, use of space, use of time, and multivariate.\" width=\"956\" height=\"405\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 3. 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