Spotting Bias

Watch this video to learn about spotting bias in Data Visualizations.

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Activity:

 Question #16

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Examine the visualization below. The Organization for the Advancement of Tobacco Interests is a lobbying firm for the tobacco industry. What can you conclude from the data?

 
 
 

(Data Source: Organization for the Advancement of Tobacco Interests)

 Question #17

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The fictitious company Acme Corporation has the following statement on its homepage: "Acme Corporation is a multinational global financial services firm. With over 6000 employees, we work hard every day to deliver services to our clients. Our 24-member executive team provides the strategic leadership and vision for the company." It also presents the satisfaction of its employees using the visualization below. How might this visualization be biased?

 
 
 
 

Most Employees are Happy with Pay

(A survey of 24 executives at Acme Corporation found that the majority are happy with pay and compensation.)


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