What is the acceptable Lie Factor range for a visualization?

What is the acceptable Lie Factor range for a visualization?

• A. 0.85 to 0.95
• B. 0.95 to 1.05
• C. 1.10 to 1.20
• D. 0.50 to 1.50

Answer: (B)

Lie Factor compares how big the visual change in a chart is to how big the actual data change is. The goal is to keep this ratio as close to 1.0 as possible, so the graphic faithfully represents the data without distorting perception. A commonly accepted tolerance is about 0.95 to 1.05, allowing only small drawing variations. If the factor climbs to 1.10 or higher, the graphic overstates the difference; if it drops below 0.95, it underplays it. Ranges like 0.50 to 1.50 are way too broad and would permit serious misrepresentation.

Lie Factor compares how big the visual change in a chart is to how big the actual data change is. The goal is to keep this ratio as close to 1.0 as possible, so the graphic faithfully represents the data without distorting perception. A commonly accepted tolerance is about 0.95 to 1.05, allowing only small drawing variations. If the factor climbs to 1.10 or higher, the graphic overstates the difference; if it drops below 0.95, it underplays it. Ranges like 0.50 to 1.50 are way too broad and would permit serious misrepresentation.