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Statistics in arguments

Evaluate how statistics and graphs can support a claim — or be selected and framed to mislead.

⏱ 20 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

  • ✔I can identify common misuses of statistics such as cherry-picking and confusing correlation with causation
  • ✔I can distinguish relative from absolute change and percentages from percentage points
  • ✔I can recognise misleading graph design such as a truncated axis

How this works

  1. 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
  2. 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
  3. 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

  • 🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

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Curriculum: AC9E9LY03