The data look very different when plotted on what is called a logarithmic scale. In a typical graph, values on the (vertical) y-axis are plotted linearly: 1, 2, 3, and so on, or 10, 20, 30, or the ...

A research team made up of academics from the LSE and Yale University found that logarithmic graphs used to show the curve of COVID-19 infections can confuse the public.

Treasury's 'logarithmic' graph produced bars of equal height for different areas of spending, which could have confused voters, watchdog says. By Matthew Holehouse 07 February 2014 • 5:42pm .

On a logarithmic graph (below, right), exponential growth looks like a straight, rising line. If our efforts to slow the spread are working, you’ll see the curve rising at a more and more shallow ...