One of the disturbing uses of statistics in the media is taking statistical information and displaying the information in an exaggerated way. How is this graph misleading? Why might the graphs creator mad wit this way? How could the graph be improved to show information in an unbiased way? Do you think it is unethical to portray info this way?

2. Weapons Used in Homicide The following frequency distribution represents the cause of death in homicides for a random sample of homicides. Type of Weapon Frequency Firearms 844 Knives or cutting instruments 149 Personal weapons (hands, fists, etc.) 69 Other weapon or not stated 162 Source: FBI, Uniform Crime Reports