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8.4 Clarifying Big Ideas - Analyzing Quantitative Data

The document discusses the importance of evaluating the reliability of graphs and charts by considering their sources and potential biases. It emphasizes the need to recognize what information is not presented in graphs, particularly regarding socioeconomic disparities. The document highlights that while graphs can illustrate statistics, they do not provide explanations for the underlying causes of the trends depicted.

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8.4 Clarifying Big Ideas - Analyzing Quantitative Data

The document discusses the importance of evaluating the reliability of graphs and charts by considering their sources and potential biases. It emphasizes the need to recognize what information is not presented in graphs, particularly regarding socioeconomic disparities. The document highlights that while graphs can illustrate statistics, they do not provide explanations for the underlying causes of the trends depicted.

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Determining Accuracy and Bias in Graphs

When considering whether a chart or graph is reliable, there are


many factors to consider. Click on each image to explore a question
you may ask yourself about the reliability of quantitative data.

Considering Sources Biased Sources

What Graphs Do Not Show


You already know what the line graph shows. However,
when analyzing graphs, also ask yourself, "What does the
graph not show?" For example, the graph does show that
Black families made less than White families. There were
many reasons for this fact, including that Black people
did not receive the same quality of education as White
people in many states. In addition, Black people
experienced discrimination in hiring practices. They were
often forced to take lower-paying jobs and were
prevented from applying for many professional jobs.
Graphs can be used to analyze statistics, but they cannot
be used to explain the causes of the trends shown by the

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