FROM THE BOOK CATALOGUEAnalytics
Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing
Learn how charts, graphs, and infographics can be used to deceive - and how to spot the lies.
WHAT THE PUBLISHER HIGHLIGHTS
- Identify common techniques used to mislead with visualizations.
- Develop critical thinking skills for interpreting charts and graphs.
- Understand the psychology behind visual persuasion.
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Catalogue reference: 0586ebfd49576d3a
INSIDE THE BOOK
About this book
In an age of information overload, visualizations are everywhere - from news articles and social media to scientific reports and political campaigns. But not all visuals are created to inform. Some are designed to persuade, mislead, or even manipulate. This book dives deep into the psychology and techniques behind deceptive visualizations, exposing common tricks like misleading axes, cherry-picked data, chartjunk, and more. With real-world examples and practical analysis, readers will gain the tools to critically evaluate visual information and become savvy consumers of data.
From the publisher’s description
- Identify common techniques used to mislead with visualizations.
- Develop critical thinking skills for interpreting charts and graphs.
- Understand the psychology behind visual persuasion.
- Explore real-world examples of deceptive data presentation.
