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A picture can exaggerate a difference when the axis does not start at zero.

A bar graph that starts at 40 can make a small gap look huge.

A picture can exaggerate a difference when the axis is truncated. The data values still tell the actual comparison.

Problem 1 of 9. Activate, study a model, try guided items, work independently, apply, and reflect.

A bar graph’s vertical axis starts at 90. One bar is 100 and another is 110. Which statement is fair?

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