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For this discussion, find one example where someone is misrepresenting data through improper use of statistics to support their viewpoint. Since identification of misleading statistics use can be difficult and tricky, you must search for a case where a reliable source has identified someone misusing a statistic to mislead. Do not try to identify an example of misuse yourself. You may use articles on statistics oriented websites or fact-checking websites to find your example.
Tips on finding proper examples:
Prioritize non-political examples. You can search for articles on, or examples of the categories mentioned in the article that is the basis of this discussion. A very popular category is Faulty/misleading data visualization. Some others are Faulty polling, Flawed correlations, Data fishing, Selective bias, Using percentage change in combination with a small sample size. Some topic options include: Nutrition, Health, Drugs, Advertising, Science, and Research.
Do not use examples from social media. Random people making faulty claims are not appropriate examples, regardless of how popularly circulated they may be.