Misleading Data (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards
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Misleading data definition
Misleading data definition
Info presented to distort truth or lead to wrong conclusions
Biased labelling
Biased labelling
Using loaded/emotionally charged words in graph labels
3D effects in pie charts
3D effects in pie charts
Make it difficult to accurately compare segment sizes
Exploded slices in pie charts
Exploded slices in pie charts
Make pulled sections appear disproportionately large
Y-axis not starting at zero
Y-axis not starting at zero
Makes small differences appear dramatically large
Most common misleading data form
Most common misleading data form
Y-axis manipulation
Missing scale problems
Missing scale problems
Lack clear values preventing true magnitude reading
First question to ask about graphs
First question to ask about graphs
Does the y-axis start at zero?
Honest pie chart format
Honest pie chart format
2D format with clear percentage labels
Y-axis guideline for honest graphs
Y-axis guideline for honest graphs
Start at zero unless compelling reason not to