Truncated Graphs(having Breaks in the Scaled Values on Either Axis)are

question 17

Multiple Choice

Truncated graphs(having breaks in the scaled values on either axis) are:

• A)An abbreviated way to present data accurately.
• B)An interesting way to present difficult data.
• C)Can be an acceptable way to present hard-to-understand concepts.
• D)Acceptable only if the audience is familiar with the data.

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