中等math-u08-d03
Which of the following is a possible abuse of statistics?
A. Truncating the vertical axis so that a small change looks dramatic✓ 答案
B. Publishing the raw data
C. Stating the size of the sample
D. Using the same scale on two comparable charts
解說
Misleading presentation is the classic abuse: a truncated axis exaggerates differences. Transparency about raw data, sample size and consistent scales all improve a report.