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How to Spot Misleading Charts, a Checklist

Tableau

Alberto Cairo, data visualization expert and author of How Charts Lie Whether you are reading a social post, news article or business report, it’s important to know and evaluate the source of the data and charts that you view. Data Visualization expert and author Kathy Rowell says that we should always ask “Compared to What?”,

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How To Spot Misleading Charts: Review the Message

Tableau

The key is to think critically and take time to evaluate the interpretations of data portrayed in charts. Data Visualization expert and author Kathy Rowell says that we should always ask “Compared to What?” Unemployment rate shown over multiple years, showing a downward overall trend from 2009 to 2018.

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Misleading Statistics Examples – Discover The Potential For Misuse of Statistics & Data In The Digital Age

Data Pine

A 2009 investigative survey by Dr. Daniele Fanelli from The University of Edinburgh found that 33.7% of scientists surveyed admitted to questionable research practices, including modifying results to improve outcomes, subjective data interpretation, withholding analytical details, and dropping observations because of gut feelings….

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