1. Chapter 2 Organizing and Summarizing Data
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Misleading Graphs

2. Distorted Vertical Scale

3. Characteristics of Good Graphics
Clearly label the graphic and provide explanations, if needed.

4. Characteristics of Good Graphics
Clearly label the graphic and provide explanations, if needed.
2. Avoid distortion. Don’t lie about the data.

5. Characteristics of Good Graphics
Clearly label the graphic and provide explanations, if needed.
2. Avoid distortion. Don’t 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.

6. Characteristics of Good Graphics
Clearly label the graphic and provide explanations, if needed.
2. Avoid distortion. Don’t 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. Don’t use this technique. Let the numbers speak for themselves.