Chapter 2 Organizing and Summarizing Data

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Chapter 2Organizing and Summarizing Data

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• Misleading Graphs

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Distorted Vertical Scale
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Characteristics of Good Graphics

• Clearly label the graphic and provide
  explanations, if needed.

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Characteristics of Good Graphics

• Clearly label the graphic and provide
  explanations, if needed.
• 2. Avoid distortion. Dont lie about the data.

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Characteristics of Good Graphics

• Clearly label the graphic and provide
  explanations, if needed.
• 2. Avoid distortion. Dont lie about the data.
• 3. Avoid three dimensions. Three dimensional pie
  charts may look nice, but they distract the
  reader and often result in misinterpretation of
  the graphic.

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Characteristics of Good Graphics

• Clearly label the graphic and provide
  explanations, if needed.
• 2. Avoid distortion. Dont lie about the data.
• 3. Avoid three dimensions. Three dimensional pie
  charts may look nice, but they distract the
  reader and often result in misinterpretation of
  the graphic.
• 4. Do not use more than one design in the same
  graphic. Sometimes, graphs use a different
  design in a portion of the graphic in order to
  draw attention to this area. Dont use this
  technique. Let the numbers speak for themselves.