Possible methods of graphical deception include:
A)A graph without a scale on one axis.
B)A graph's caption that influences the impression of the viewer.
C)A graph where absolute changes,rather than percentage changes,are reported.
D)All of these choices are true.

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All of these choices are possible methods of graphical deception. A graph without a scale on one axis can hide the true magnitude of the data being presented. A graph's caption can influence the impression of the viewer by highlighting certain aspects of the data while downplaying others. A graph that reports absolute changes instead of percentage changes can make small changes appear more significant than they actually are. Therefore, all three choices are potential methods of graphical deception.

Possible Methods of Graphical Deception Include