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The lie factor in data charts and graphics

Watch for the lie factor

Data graphics can lie in many ways, but the most common, I expect, is the error of using area or volume objects to represent one-dimensional data.

More data visualisation principles from Edward Tufte.

Also, see Maximise data ink

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