Identify features of graphs that may be misleading. SPI 0606.5.2

Links verified on 7/31/2026

1. Class Interval - how to make the same data appear to support two different positions
2. Examples of Bad Graphs - examples are linked and students are asked to identify some of the problems with these graphs
3. Histograms and Bar Graphs - lesson plan on how data can be graphically represented (and misrepresented)
4. Misleading Graphs - a short YouTube video using one example graph
5. Misleading Graphs - using only part of the data to misrepresent a point
6. Misleading Graphs - lesson plan from Shodor
7. Misleading Graphs - showing the relationship between asphalt use in Finland and asthma rates
8. The Treasury Department's Junk Chart - example and explanation
9. Vertical Scale Discussion - lesson plan from Shodor
10. Wikipedia article on the Laffer Curve - showing possible misuse of data in economics