Visualization on charts : manipulations and distortions

The article tackles the issues of manipulations and distortions in the visualization of information on charts. These are serious problems as nowadays more and more often decisions are made and actions are taken on the basis of information provided in a graphic form. The article shows both unconscious and deliberate distortions in the construction of charts. The article is also a review. Various forms of information distortion have been analysed and presented, the awareness of which will increase concentration when reading the visualization and may allow to avoid misinterpreting facts and making wrong decisions, which is significant, especially in the field of business.