How not to be fooled by viral charts, Part 2
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How not to be fooled by viral charts, Part 2
Little thread for authors of economics papers or economics charts. Sorry if it sounds pedantic or boring. It is about making charts and their discussion more readable to everyone. https://t.co/lwzCMLBDcd
When you look at data visualizations, you’ll do much better if you recognize that someone may well be trying to persuade you of something. There is nothing wrong with artfully persuasive graphs, any more than with artfully persuasive words. And there is nothing wrong with being persuaded and changing your mind.
Tim Harford • The Data Detective
Do specific data points have to be available to discuss