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Ethan Tarricone's avatar

Great list! Another one to add is comparing absolute values using % change, versus comparing percentages / rates using basis points or percentage point differences

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DataPulse Weekly's avatar

Great point, Ethan! Would definitely add this in part 2 of our data traps edition. Have seen many people make this error.

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Maggie @DataStoryteller's avatar

Even data pros should review this list every so often to remind ourselves of what not to do.

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DataPulse Weekly's avatar

Absolutely, Maggie! We often find ourselves caught in these traps too. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. :)

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Narmada Singh's avatar

Insightful!๐Ÿ’ก

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