Block 99: Statistical Reporting & Visualization
Communicate statistical results clearly and accurately.
Concepts
- Error bars on plots (mean ± SE or CI)
- Annotating significance on plots
- Tables of results vs figures
- Avoiding misleading visualizations
Code Examples
See exercise below.
Exercise
Recreate a publication-style bar chart with error bars (95% CI) for group means. Identify 3 misleading statistical visualizations online and explain what makes them misleading.
Homework
What are the 5 most common ways statistics are misused or misrepresented? Write a brief guide.