Which of the Following Statements Illustrates Graphical Deception

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements illustrates graphical deception?

• A)Absolute changes,rather than percentage changes are reported.
• B)To reduce clutter,the scales of the axes are not shown.
• C)The Y-axis is stretched or shrunk to show the data in their best possible light.
• D)All of these choices are true.

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Definitions:

Phallic Complex

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Better-Than-Average Effect

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Unrealistically Optimistic

The tendency to hold an overly positive outlook on one's abilities or future outcomes, beyond what is statistically likely or rational.

Self-Serving Bias

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