Which of the following is not a misuse of statistics?
A)Taking a statistic out of context.
B)Neglecting to take the proper units into account (such as crime rate vs.number of crimes).
C)Reporting a number that you didn't expect.
D)All of these are examples of misleading statistics.

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Reporting a number that you didn't expect is not necessarily a misuse of statistics. It could be a surprising or unexpected result that is still valid and accurate. However, taking a statistic out of context or neglecting to take proper units into account can distort the true meaning of the data and mislead the audience. Therefore, option D is incorrect.

Which of the Following Is Not a Misuse of Statistics