1. **State the problem:** We need to determine if the statement "A deception in the visual display of data can result by stretching or compressing the scale on a graph's vertical axis" is true or false. 2. **Understand the concept:** When creating graphs, the scale on the axes (both vertical and horizontal) affects how the data is visually represented. Stretching or compressing the scale can exaggerate or minimize trends, leading to potential deception. 3. **Evaluate each option:** - Option A claims all visual representations of the same data look the same, which is false because changing scales can alter appearance. - Option B claims deception only comes from changing the horizontal axis scale, which is false because vertical axis scale changes can also deceive. - Option C claims the statement is true, meaning vertical axis scale changes can cause deception. - Option D claims the vertical axis scale cannot be changed, which is false because scales on both axes can be adjusted. 4. **Conclusion:** The original statement is true. Stretching or compressing the vertical axis scale can indeed cause visual deception. **Final answer:** Option C is correct.