Graphic Representation

Resource: Misleading Statistics

Choose a data source and create a graph or table that illustrates a story behind the data. You may choose a single data set (e.g. a stock price) or a number of data sets (e.g. population numbers over time in four major cities.)

Use the following sites as suggestions for data sources:

• Census data
• Internet usage data
• U. S. Energy stats

Create two professional graphs or tables. One should tell an accurate view of the data and information, and the other should showcase a contradicting story. Refer to techniques such as those in the Misleading Statistics document provided within course materials. Use the same data set, but create a different graph, chart, or table.

Write a summary comparing the results of the graphs in no more than 525 words explaining the following:

• The source of the data
• What story the data is telling the reader
• The reasons for which you used certain graphing or charting techniques (e.g. line graph instead of a bar or pie chart)
• Different or contradictory story being told
• Ethical implications of altering the aesthetics of the graphic
• How technology is used to create graphs and clarify business communication

Submit two graphs and two summaries in one Microsoft® Word document.

Format your summaries consistent with APA guidelines.

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