Misleading Graphs 6D6Acb
1. The problem is to understand what misleading graphs are and see examples.
2. A misleading graph is a graph that visually distorts the data to give a false impression.
3. Common ways graphs can be misleading include:
- Manipulating the scale of axes
- Omitting baseline zero
- Using 3D effects that distort perception
- Cherry-picking data points
4. Example 1: A bar graph showing sales where the y-axis starts at 50 instead of 0, making small differences look large.
5. Example 2: A line graph with inconsistent intervals on the x-axis, making trends appear steeper or flatter than they are.
6. To avoid being misled, always check axis scales, labels, and data completeness.
Final answer: Misleading graphs distort data perception by manipulating scales, axes, or data selection, so always analyze graphs critically.