2a.06 Graphical misrepresentation — Edexcel Statistics 1ST0

Recognize precisely where errors in manual or digital construction lead to graphical misrepresentation of the data.
Identify misrepresentations caused by incorrect scales, truncated axes, distorted sizing, or the incorrect application of volume instead of area.
Identify the misuse of formulas when calculating frequency densities for complex histograms.
Establish and apply correct class boundaries rigorously, particularly during the calculation of frequency densities.
Understand and articulate the potential for perspective distortion when attempting to interpret 3D graphical representations.

Graphical misrepresentation