CHAPTER 2 – STATISTICS
“Graphical Misrepresentations of Data – Warning!”
Graphs can be misleading! Distorting the truth unfortunately does happen within the field of Statistics through distorting data. Some graphs are misleading and others deceive! The misrepresentation may be intentional or purely innocent on the behalf of the researcher/statistician.
When reviewing graphs, it is important to have an eye for characteristics that may manipulate the facts and in turn the data. For example, incorrect depiction of the size of graphics.
Please review a few graphs from a local newspaper, magazine, or professional journal. Please describe the graph, provide the source, and why you chose this particular one.
Please provide 3 to 4 characteristics of a good graph.
Login: Login details for the Textbook are included in the attached file. This assignment needs to reference Key Terms from Chapter 2.
Your statements should be:
Substantive and clearly articulated
Professionally written
Demonstrate knowledge of the content
Contribute to the discussion (possibly with a question) to further increase and deepen the understanding of the topics being discussed
You must use Textbook references from Chapter 2 in the provided Textbook, and show an understanding of the material in Chapter 2.
MUST also include either a supporting article or even personal experience (as long as it is relevant and empirical in nature).
