A Pie Chart Showing 80% Yes and 20% No Would

question 34

True/False

A pie chart showing 80% yes and 20% no would look the same whether it was based on 10,000 observations or 10 observations.This is one way that pie charts can be deceptive.

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Definitions:

Projection

The act of estimating or forecasting future outcomes based on current or past data.

Selective Perception

The cognitive process by which individuals perceive what they want in the mass of stimuli around them, ignoring other information.

Interest

The sensation of being curious to acquire knowledge or information about someone or something.

Perception

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted by an individual or group.