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Chartjunk is a clear sign of statistical stupidity.

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  1. Edward Tufte

    Statistician and professor emeritus at Yale

    Chartjunk is a clear sign of statistical stupidity. Poking a finger into the eye of thought, these data graphics would turn into a nasty travesty if used for a serious purpose, such as helping cancer patients assess their survival chances.

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