Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32175-727-2

Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 116: 9

Answer

The given graph is misleading. It paints just one part of the picture, i.e, tax paid. However, it does not consider the population of each state. It would be better to show a proportion (i.e. per capita) rather than the total amount.

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