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Who the fuck needs an x axis anyway (mander.xyz)

submitted 11 months ago by fossilesque@mander.xyz to c/science_memes@mander.xyz

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[–] Sergio@piefed.social 26 points 11 months ago (3 children)

This graph will live forever, in intro classes, as an example of how not to do things.

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[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 13 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Im confused, it's got both axis labeled and seems pretty easy to read.

Maybe points off for having the labels on the outside rim of the graphic.

Doesn't change the fact that classification of autism also changed over those years, but the graph itself is okay.

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[–] echodot@feddit.uk 0 points 11 months ago (1 child)

What? The line of best fit doesn't even touch the data.

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[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

I'm not saying the graph is the best graph ever, I'm saying it's far from the worst I've seen.

Its also clearly not a line of best fit, as it isn't trying to "fit" the data. It's a trend line that's a vertically offset line from lowest to highest. It's a stupid line, but being used to convey how much growth their has been.

The only real issue with this graph is the information/context being ommited. We know there is a lot more to the autism debate beyond just the rate of diagnosis.

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