Initial Post Instructions

After exploring different types of graphs this week, it is unfortunate to learn that there are sometimes misleading graphs used in the news, politics, medicine, etc. in order to sway a decision or belief. Some items to watch out for in graphs are—

1. Is there a title that explains what the graph is displaying?
2. Are numbers on the axis spaced out proportionally or have they been varied to create a dramatic impression?
3. Is the graph too loud? Does it have too many components that it distracts from content?
4. Are there sources cited to know where the data came from?

Use the internet to find a misleading graph. Key Terms to Search: Misleading Graphs

1. Provide a screenshot of the graph
2. Cite the Source
3. Explain why the graph is misleading

Analysis

1. Explain how you would fix the graph so it is not misleading.
2. Explain why the creator of the misleading graph would want to create the graph in the first place.

Solution

Unfortunately, misleading graphs are not an uncommon incident. This year, in particular, we have witnessed a surge in misleading graphs in both the medical and political world, given the coronavirus pandemic and elections, respectively. I tried locating some of the political misrepresentations from this year, but the ones I found were too blurred. I managed to locate one, which is shown below.…………..please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $5