A common trick when bar graphs are used to mislead readers
A) is to exaggerate the distance between points on the x axis
B) is to exaggerate the distance between points on the y axis.
C) is to use bright colours for the variable they want exaggerated.
D) is to minimize the distance between points on the y axis.

Question

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Exaggerating the distance between points on the y axis can make differences in data appear larger than they actually are. This can be achieved by starting the y axis at a value higher than zero, making small differences appear much larger.

A Common Trick When Bar Graphs Are Used to Mislead