Question

describe what is misleading in the visual display of data below
world population,
in billions
choose the correct answer below
a. part of the time frame on the horizontal axis of the graph has been cut off.
b. the bars on the vertical axis curve around the globe instead of being on a straight line.
c. the title does not explain what is being displayed
d. time intervals on the horizontal axis do not represent equal amounts of time.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option A: There is no indication that part of the time frame on the horizontal axis is cut off.
• Option B: The curvature of the bars around the globe is a design choice but not the main misleading aspect.
• Option C: The title "World Population, in Billions" clearly explains what is being displayed.
• Option D: Time intervals on the horizontal axis (e.g., 1804 - 1927, 1927 - 1960 etc.) do not represent equal amounts of time. This can mislead viewers as unequal time intervals can distort the perception of population growth rate.

Answer:

D. Time intervals on the horizontal axis do not represent equal amounts of time.