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New gender gap (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] sharkwellington 117 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I didn't notice until you pointed it out. Because why wouldn't they be??

[–] [email protected] 53 points 10 months ago

Because there's lies, damned lies, and statistics...

[–] [email protected] 24 points 10 months ago

Presumably they are starting wherever the trend "started", although I'd like to see what it was doing before that to see if this is an unusual trend or not

[–] [email protected] -1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Because gaps in data are a thing? I dunno, it doesn't really seem to change the story or the outcome. Your concerns seem overblown.

[–] sharkwellington 25 points 10 months ago

Then attention should be drawn to the fact that the timelines are different. The data is presented in a misleading way and we should hold ourselves to a higher standard.

[–] Repelle 19 points 10 months ago

Axes should remain the same with the lines missing at parts where there are missing data. This makes it clear