Graphical Mysteries
- Author(s):
- Wainer, Howard
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Report Number:
- RR-97-26
- Source:
- ETS Research Report
- Document Type:
- Report
- Page Count:
- 15
- Subject/Key Words:
- Graphical Analysis, Graphs
Abstract
Three graphs that fail to present data meaningfully are described and discussed: (a) pregnancies among !Kung women, (b) the Three Mile Island accident, and (c) the Challenger disaster. This report emphasizes the importance of using the rules of good graphical practice
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