Math Problem Statement

The arena collects the data below on last year’s crowd attendance.

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Attendance Figures 36,080 18,730 22,003 27,051 25,341 10,000 22,333 45,600 37,153 43,567 50,123 13,000

Is this graph an accurate representation of the table?

Is this graph an accurate representation of the table?

Solution

Upon analyzing the bar chart labeled "Attendance Figures" and comparing it with the table you provided, it appears that the graph does not accurately reflect the data from the table. Here are some discrepancies between the data in the graph and the data from the table:

  1. February: The table shows 18,730, but in the graph, the bar height is around 50,000.
  2. March: The table shows 22,003, but the graph's bar seems to indicate a significantly higher value, possibly above 30,000.
  3. December: The table shows 13,000, while the graph shows a value closer to 40,000.

Several other months also display differences, suggesting that the graph's bars are not proportionate to the actual attendance values from the table. Therefore, the graph is not an accurate representation of the table's data.

Would you like to explore more details or have any specific questions?

Here are 5 follow-up questions for further exploration:

  1. How would you improve the accuracy of the graph?
  2. Can you calculate the average attendance across the year using the table data?
  3. What was the highest and lowest attendance month based on the table?
  4. How much did the attendance change from February to March in the table?
  5. Can you identify which months the graph visually represents incorrectly?

Tip: Always double-check that visual representations like graphs or charts are proportionate and accurately reflect the underlying data.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Data Analysis
Graph Interpretation
Statistics

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8