Charts And Graphs

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      Con of using a graph or chart:

• Graphs and charts can be misleading if they are not used correctly. For example, a graph can be used to exaggerate or downplay a trend by using a misleading scale or by omitting certain data points. It is important to be critical of graphs and charts and to consider the source of the data and the purpose of the graph or chart before drawing any conclusions.

Example of a data visualization that changed my mind or gave me a deeper understanding of a topic or current event: A few years ago, I saw a data visualization that showed the number of people who had been killed by police in the United States in recent years. The visualization was a simple bar chart, but it was very effective in showing the scale of the problem. I had been aware of the issue of police brutality, but I had not realized how widespread it was. The visualization made me think more about the issue and the need for reform. Overall, I believe that graphs and charts are valuable tools for communicating data and for helping us to understand complex information. However, it is important to be critical of graphs and charts and to consider the source of the data and the purpose of the graph or chart before drawing any conclusions.  

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Pro of using a graph or chart:

• Graphs and charts can make complex data easier to understand. By presenting data in a visual format, graphs and charts can help us to identify patterns and trends that might not be immediately apparent from looking at the raw data. For example, a line graph showing the average temperature in a particular city over the past 100 years can help us to see the long-term trend of global warming.