How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information, Alberto Cairo wood down-to-earth

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How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information, Alberto Cairo wood down-to-earthA leading data visualization expert explores the negativeand positiveinfluences that charts have on our perception of truth. Weve all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if we dont understand what were looking at? Social media has made charts, infographics, and diagrams ubiquitousand easier to share than ever. We associate charts with science and reason; the flashy visuals are both appealing and persuasive. Pie charts, maps, bar