Asked by bryson

Consider the following graph, which details the observed bear population in two national parks.
A graph titled Bears Observed in Park has month on the y-axis and number of bears observed on the y-axis, going from 37 to 53. In the same month, there are 2 points marked on the graph. All points are connected by overlapping lines.
Of the following, which option or options would help make this graph less misleading?
I. The scale on the x-axis should be resized.
II. The scale on the y-axis should be resized.
III. The identity of the two parks should be more clearly differentiated.
a.
I and II
b.
II and III
c.
III only
d.
I and III

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Answer: b (II and III).

Explanation: The y-axis runs only from 37 to 53, which exaggerates small differences — rescaling the y‑axis (for example to include 0 or a sensible full range) will reduce that visual distortion (II). Also, the two parks need clear differentiation (different colors/markers/line styles and a legend) so the reader can tell which points/lines belong to which park (III). Resizing the x‑axis (months) won’t address the main misleading elements here.