Data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau suggests that the age at which women first marry has increased over time. The following time-series plot presents the average age at which women first marry for the years 1950–2010. Does the plot present an accurate picture of the increase, or is it misleading? Explain.

Age 26 25 24 23 21 22222222 27 20 T 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010