Read Data Journalism Critically
Data can be manipulated as easily as words and knowing how protects you from deception.
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Example Prompt
Teach me how to critically evaluate data journalism and visualizations. Using [ARTICLE OR CHART] as an example, show me how to check the data source, identify misleading axes or scales, understand what's being compared, spot cherry-picked timeframes, and evaluate statistical claims. What questions should I always ask?
Pro Tip
Ask for common tricks used to make data visualizations misleading.
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