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Question
The following graphs shows the number of Nobel Prizes awarded in science for selected countries.Number of Nobel Prizes in Science Awarded for Selected Countries
It appears as though the number of prize winners drastically declined in the 1970s (The number actually stayed the same.). What flaw in the construction of the graph leads to this impression?
A) There are only 5 selected countries shown on the graph. Nobel prizes may have been awarded to other countries during this time.
B) There was less scientific research being down in the 1970s due to budget cuts.
C) The final catagory (1971 - 1974) covers a period of only 4 years while the other entries cover 10-year periods.
D) Both A and C.
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