Question
How are graphs with a nonzero axis misleading?
1)they distort differences between values
2)they are visually distracting
3)they rely on faulty data
4)the scales on the axes are constant
1)they distort differences between values
2)they are visually distracting
3)they rely on faulty data
4)the scales on the axes are constant
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The answer is:
1) they distort differences between values.
Graphs that use a nonzero axis can misrepresent the true differences between values, as they can exaggerate or minimize the perception of change or variation. For example, excluding the zero point can make small differences appear more significant than they are, leading to misunderstandings about the actual data being presented.
1) they distort differences between values.
Graphs that use a nonzero axis can misrepresent the true differences between values, as they can exaggerate or minimize the perception of change or variation. For example, excluding the zero point can make small differences appear more significant than they are, leading to misunderstandings about the actual data being presented.