Graphs Should Be Constructed in a Way That Is Fair

question 13

Essay

Graphs should be constructed in a way that is fair and objective. A common deceptive graph
alters the axes of the graph in what way?

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Definitions:

Puerto Rico

A Caribbean island and unincorporated territory of the United States with its distinct culture, history, and political status debates.

Spanish Exploration

The period where Spain explored the Americas and other parts of the globe, beginning in the late 15th century, ushering in the era of European colonization.

European Diseases

Infectious diseases brought to the Americas by European explorers and colonizers that had devastating effects on the indigenous populations, who had no immunity to these diseases, including smallpox, influenza, and measles.

Quebec

A province in eastern Canada, known for its French-speaking population and distinctive French-Canadian culture.