Stage 34 · Statistics

34.2.5 Charts That Lie

34.2 Picturing the Data: Charts and Graphs

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34.2.5 Charts That Lie

Core idea

When the axis starts at 90, a tiny gap looks like a chasm; before trusting a chart, check whether the scale has been tampered with

Module goal. Learn to pick the right chart for the data type, read it correctly, and stay alert to misleading graphics, making messy data visible at a glance
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