Analysis of Misleading Representations in Advertising and Statistical Claims Week Five Written Assignment
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Analysis of Misleading Representations in Advertising and Statistical Claims
Week Five Written Assignment
Following completion of your readings, answer the following two questions from “Chapter 12
Supplement” of Mathematics in Our World.
1. Select one even problem from exercises 1 through 10 on page 686.
2. Select one even problem from exercises 11 through 22 on pages 687-688.
As you answer the questions above, identify what types of misrepresentation or misuse have
been demonstrated by referring to the bold blue headings in the “Chapter 12 Supplement” (e.g.,
Suspect Samples, Asking Biased Questions, Misleading Graphs, etc.).
The assignment must include (a) all math work required to answer the problems as well as (b)
introduction and conclusion paragraphs.
Your introduction should include three to five sentences of general information about the
topic at hand.
The body must contain a restatement of the problems and all math work, including the
steps and formulas used to solve the problems.
Your conclusion must comprise a summary of the problems and the reason you selected a
particular method to solve them. It would also be appropriate to include a statement as to
what you learned and how you will apply the knowledge gained in this exercise to real-
world situations.
The assignment must be formatted according the APA (6th edition) style, which includes a title
page and reference page. If you would like to refer to APA samples and tutorials, log into the
Ashford Writing Center (USER NAME: ashford; PASSWORD: student). Click on the “ENG122
Resources” tab and review the resources in the “Week 5” section.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your
assignment.
Answer:
Introduction
I have been completed the reading of chapter 12 Supplement” of Mathematics in Our World. I
have chosen Problem #6 from exercises 1 through 10 on page 686 and problem #18 from
exercises 11 through 22 on pages 687-688. In these questions I have identified the types of
Week Five Written Assignment
Following completion of your readings, answer the following two questions from “Chapter 12
Supplement” of Mathematics in Our World.
1. Select one even problem from exercises 1 through 10 on page 686.
2. Select one even problem from exercises 11 through 22 on pages 687-688.
As you answer the questions above, identify what types of misrepresentation or misuse have
been demonstrated by referring to the bold blue headings in the “Chapter 12 Supplement” (e.g.,
Suspect Samples, Asking Biased Questions, Misleading Graphs, etc.).
The assignment must include (a) all math work required to answer the problems as well as (b)
introduction and conclusion paragraphs.
Your introduction should include three to five sentences of general information about the
topic at hand.
The body must contain a restatement of the problems and all math work, including the
steps and formulas used to solve the problems.
Your conclusion must comprise a summary of the problems and the reason you selected a
particular method to solve them. It would also be appropriate to include a statement as to
what you learned and how you will apply the knowledge gained in this exercise to real-
world situations.
The assignment must be formatted according the APA (6th edition) style, which includes a title
page and reference page. If you would like to refer to APA samples and tutorials, log into the
Ashford Writing Center (USER NAME: ashford; PASSWORD: student). Click on the “ENG122
Resources” tab and review the resources in the “Week 5” section.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your
assignment.
Answer:
Introduction
I have been completed the reading of chapter 12 Supplement” of Mathematics in Our World. I
have chosen Problem #6 from exercises 1 through 10 on page 686 and problem #18 from
exercises 11 through 22 on pages 687-688. In these questions I have identified the types of
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