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Lie Factor. Lie factor = Size of effect shown/size of effect in data What is the actual growth from 18 to 27.5 mpg? (27.5-18)/18=.53 A growth of 53% Represented by a growth of 0.6 inches to 5.3 inches 5.3-0.6/0.6=7.83 A growth of 783% A Lie Factor of 7.83/.53=14.8.
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Lie Factor • Lie factor = Size of effect shown/size of effect in data • What is the actual growth from 18 to 27.5 mpg? • (27.5-18)/18=.53 • A growth of 53% • Represented by a growth of • 0.6 inches to 5.3 inches • 5.3-0.6/0.6=7.83 • A growth of 783% • A Lie Factor of • 7.83/.53=14.8