How rainbow colour maps can distort data and be misleading

How rainbow colour maps can distort data and be misleading

It’s important for scientists to present their data in a accessible and comprehensible manner. However, the colour palettes commonly used to communicate information can also distort and misrepresent it.

How rainbow colour maps can distort data and be misleading

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