1-9 Misleading Graphs

This graph doesn’t start at “0”! That’s not good!!!

Missing some Years!!! What kindOf graph is this???

• When looking at graphs, pay attention to the NUMBERS…..

• Does it start at zero?

• Does the graph accurately reflect what’s

going on?

Sally Foster Candy Boxes Sold

Joe Schmo Chief Chirpa

10

11

12

9

Looks like Chief Chirpa sold DOUBLE the amount!!IT’S NOT EVEN CLOSE!!

Or is it?.....

Look at the numbers!!Chief Chirpa only sold 2 More boxes than Joe SchmoMISLEADINGGRAPH!!!!!

Sally Foster Candy Boxes Sold

0

4

8

12

2

6

10

Joe Schmo Chief Chirpa

• Remember : Check the Numbers on any graph !!!!

• let’s do some graph examples.