Retail Sales Over the Years
What are the points on the x-axis?
1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964
Is this line chart misleading? Explain
Yes, this chart is misleading because the intervals between the years on the x-axis are inconsistent, which can distort the perception of trends over time. For example, there is a one-year gap between 1959 and 1960, but a two-year gap between 1961 and 1963. This inconsistency can mislead viewers into thinking that certain changes in sales happened over uniform periods when they did not.