1. Bar graph
2. A bar graph with a truncated y-axis (starting above zero) could make the difference in cardinal numbers appear larger than it is.
3. The bar for "Blue jay" would be significantly taller than the bar for "Cardinal," visually exaggerating the difference in their numbers.
4. A scientist might truncate the y-axis to emphasize the relative difference between species, potentially to highlight conservation concerns or to make the data more visually impactful for a specific audience.
5. [Accurate bar graph based on Table 2 frequencies: 0-2 (frequency 5), 3-5 (frequency 8), 6-8 (frequency 12), 9-11 (frequency 3)]
6. The "9-11" category has a much higher frequency because it includes the most common time intervals for bird sightings, suggesting that birds are most active or most frequently observed during those hours.
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