Misleading Graphs and Statistics
Identifying and critiquing misleading representations of data in graphs and statistics.
Key Questions
- Critique how different graphical choices can distort the interpretation of data.
- Analyze common ways statistics can be manipulated to support a particular viewpoint.
- Explain the ethical implications of presenting misleading data.
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