In selecting a frequency distribution or graph to display data, the most important consideration should be:
A) how clearly it communicates the findings.
B) how easy it is to construct.
C) how much it is likely to impress others about our knowledge of statistics.
D) the amount of data that it can contain.

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The primary goal of selecting a frequency distribution or graph is to effectively communicate the findings of the data analysis. Ease of construction and impressing others are secondary considerations. The amount of data that can be contained should also be considered, but it is not the most important factor.

In Selecting a Frequency Distribution or Graph to Display Data