During a pandemic it's more important than ever to avoid falling for or spreading misinformation and disinformation. But with so much new and changing information, how do you know what to trust? PacSci has teamed up with the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public to help you navigate COVID-19 and the 24-hour news cycle.
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We're all looking at a lot of graphs and charts during this pandemic, but which are trustworthy? Check out this virtual exhibit, created by PacSci with the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public, to learn more about some of the common ways data visualizations can be accidentally distorted or intentionally manipulated and why that matters.