Misleading Graphs

Are numbers on the axis spaced out proportionally or have they been varied to create a dramatic impression?

Misleading Graphs After exploring different types of graphs this week, it is unfortunate to learn that there are sometimes misleading graphs used in the news, politics, medicine, etc. in order to sway a decision or belief. Some items to watch out for in graphs are— Is there a title that explains what the graph is […]

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