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Introduction
Introduction
On this page, you will see various examples of statistical misrepresentation of data.
On this page, you will see various examples of statistical misrepresentation of data.
Example A
Example A
Use the applet below to observe the effects of:
Use the applet below to observe the effects of:
- y-axis not starting from zero (Exaggerated Differences between data point); and
- omission of data (Cherry-Picking data to support a narrative)
and how it may result in misleading impressions on the reader.
and how it may result in misleading impressions on the reader.
Example B
Example B
Use the applet below to observe the effects of:
Use the applet below to observe the effects of:
- Inappropriate graph titles (Priming)
- Improper Scaling of a Pictogram (Exaggerated Differences in area)
Example C1
Example C1
Use the applet below to observe the effects of:
Use the applet below to observe the effects of:
- Using 3D graphics with distorted perspectives (Exaggerated Differences in area)
- Click on Forward to shift the red bar graph forward.
- Observe the relative difference in size between the 3rd blue bar (from the left) against the red bar as the bar shifts forward.
Example C2
Example C2
Use the applet below to observe the effects of:
Use the applet below to observe the effects of:
- Using 3D graphics with distorted perspectives (Exaggerated Differences between the green & red sector)
- Click on Move to shift the red sector forward and you can also pan and rotate the view of the 3D model.
Summary (4P-Framework)
Summary (4P-Framework)
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