What is wrong with the graph? There were people before 1960!
The main thing wrong with the graph is the fact that its linear. Population doesn't increase steadily, it often doubles the rate as more and more people make babies; so the graph should be NON-linear. The second thing wrong with the graph is that it says there were no people in Serbia before 1960. Any person born in Serbia in the year 1959 will have something to say about that. The line should start at 7,583 people and gradually increase to 7,276,604 people. The graph shouldn't really have a negative y axis either because you can't have a negative amount of people at anytime; the line should start at zero on the date that people first came to Serbia, and then continue.
Excellent points. So, what year should the population start at 7583 people? You are totally right about needing a non-linear graph. Over time, would there be an observable trend in the number of people being born and dying?
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