For the given example graph, list all the problems you see. Explain why something is an example of bad visualization according to Tufte's guidelines. 30 BOB'S BEACH EMPORIUM Beach Ball Sales and Weather NUMBER OFBEACH BALLS SOLD EACH WEEKEND IN AUGUST AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR THAT WEEKEND. 25 22 19 20 NUMBER OF BALLS SOLD 15 10 8 5 2 28 81°F 86°F 71°F 62°F 95°F HIGH WEEKEND TEMERATURES
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- The graph is titled "BOB'S BEACH EMPORIUM Beach Ball Sales and Weather." - It shows the number of beach balls sold each weekend in August and the high temperature for that weekend. - The x-axis represents high weekend temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit. - The Show more…
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