In an advertisement for a car, a driver is shown driving expertly through a difficult road course. At the bottom of the ad, the following is included in small print "Professional
Driver on a closed course". Which of the following choices best describes this misuse of
Data?
A) changing the subject
B) implied connections
C) faulty survey questions
D) detached statistics

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of "implied connections," where the ad implies that the car's performance is exceptional due to the expert driving shown, without directly stating it. The disclaimer suggests that the driving scenario may not be typical for average drivers.

In an Advertisement for a Car, a Driver Is Shown