|
|
Sample Assessments: Each sample assessment item gives an idea of how an assessment item on the MSA might be presented. The items appropriately measure the content of the State Curriculum and may be formatted similarly to those appearing on the MSA; however, these are sample items only and have not appeared on any MSA form. |
Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics |
Topic B. Data Analysis |
Indicator 1. Analyze data |
|
Objective a. Recognize and analyze faulty interpretation or representation of data |
Assessment limit: Use the choice of graphical display or the scale as leading to faulty interpretation or representation of data |
Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item |
|
|---|---|
|
Calvin mows his neighbors' lawns on Saturdays. The data below shows the amount of money that Calvin earned for the last 8 Saturdays. The line graph below displays the data for Calvin's earnings. The way that the line graph was created leads to an incorrect interpretation of the data that Calvin earned the same amount of money every Saturday. Step A What part of the line graph leads to an incorrect interpretation of the data that Calvin earned the same amount of money every Saturday? Step B Use what you know about line graphs to justify why the part of the graph you identified in Step A leads to an incorrect interpretation of the data. Use words, data, and/or symbols in your justification. /toolkit/vsc/assessment_items/msa_math_7_013.xml |
Correct Answer: Assessment limit: |
