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Newspaper graphic accused of distorting Mike Collins' popularity

Original: And I thought that I was bad with statistics and graphs. (see below) Was it intentional? To try and make Mike Collins lo

A newspaper is being criticised over a statistics graphic that allegedly exaggerates Mike Collins' popularity. Commenters question whether the misleading visual design was deliberate or simply incompetent, arguing the data is presented in a way that makes Collins look better than the numbers justify. Critics say the outlet should be ashamed and are sharing the example widely as an instance of poor or deceptive data journalism.

Why now: People are sharing what they see as a misleading newspaper chart, sparking debate over whether it was an intentional attempt to boost Mike Collins.

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 7 h ago to 7 h ago.

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• And I thought that I was bad with statistics and graphs. (see below) Was it intentional? To try and make Mike Collins look more popular? Or is their graphics person just completely inept? Either way, that newspaper should be ashamed. ht: @ thetnholler.bsky.social # Journalism #… · ZhiZhu@newsie.social · 4

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