“Let the data speak for itself” is a common refrain in the world of data and visualizations. But charts can have characteristics that can affect how they are interpreted.
At USAFacts, we share the data and let you draw your own conclusions. To help put that data in context, I’ve identified five foundational concepts that can shape how data is collected, reported, and interpreted. Understanding them can help you get more out of the charts and datasets you see here, and elsewhere.
