Misrepresenting Data

While graphs provide a convenient visual representation of data, you can also use them to manipulate perception. It is essential to pay attention to the scales on a graph's axes and its other features to reach correct conclusions. This video shows an example of a misleading comparison between two graphs.


Source: Khan Academy, https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-data-statistics/cc-7th-compare-data-displays/e/comparing-data-displays
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