Comment on Who the fuck needs an x axis anyway

Sergio@piefed.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

• jacksilver@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  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 ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

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

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    • jacksilver@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ 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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