How are graphs with a nonzero axis misleading? -They distort differences between values. -They rely on faulty data. -They are vi

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sually distracting. -The scales on the axes are consistent.

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Reptile [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-09T11:59:08+03:00

Answer:

They distort differences between values.

Step-by-step explanation:

Non-zero axes distort differences between values, but they are not always misleading.

It depends on who is looking at them.

Consider the bar graphs below, showing the change in interest rates over time.

A naïve reader might conclude that interest rates had risen sharply (the zero-axis shows that they have remained steady).

However, a professional who specializes in interest rates might find the information in the left-hand graph quite useful.