Definitions
- Referring to a change in direction or angle of something. - Talking about a bias or preference towards a particular point of view or outcome. - Describing a deviation from the norm or expected value.
- Referring to a change in the shape or appearance of something. - Talking about a misrepresentation or alteration of facts or information. - Describing a manipulation or falsification of an image or sound.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a change from the original state.
- 2Both can be intentional or unintentional.
- 3Both can affect perception or understanding of something.
- 4Both can be used to manipulate information or data.
- 5Both can have negative consequences.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of change: Skewing involves a change in direction or angle, while distorting involves a change in shape or appearance.
- 2Cause: Skewing can be caused by bias or preference, while distorting can be caused by manipulation or misrepresentation.
- 3Scope: Skewing can refer to a specific aspect or subset of data, while distorting can refer to the entire data or information.
- 4Method: Skewing can be achieved through selective sampling or interpretation, while distorting can be achieved through editing or altering.
- 5Connotation: Skewing can be seen as less severe than distorting, which implies a deliberate and malicious intent.
Remember this!
Skewing and distorting both involve a change from the original state, but they differ in the type of change, cause, scope, method, and connotation. Skewing refers to a change in direction or angle, often caused by bias or preference, and can be achieved through selective sampling or interpretation. Distorting refers to a change in shape or appearance, often caused by manipulation or misrepresentation, and can be achieved through editing or altering. Distorting has a more negative connotation than skewing.
