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Graphs and statistics are used to misrepresent data constantly when trying to push a product or prove a point. We see this happen primarily with truncated Y-axis’s in an attempt to visually mislead. The conventional way of creating a graph is to start your Y axis at 0 and have it go up to the highest data point in your given set. By not starting it off at 0, we create a visual illusion that makes small differences in numbers or percentages become extremely hyperbolic. This can create a prejudice or favoritism for any specific point or product. For example, with the example given below of welfare recipient, we see a visual difference between people on welfare compared to others working fulltime, illustrating a larger amount of people on welfare and further pushing the point. If the graph’s Y axis was set at 0, we would see the graph show virtually no difference in size.

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The statisticians at Fox News use classic and novel graphical techniques to lead with data. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://simplystatistics.org/2012/11/26/the-statis…