'Chart junk' refers to
A) information that adds to the message being conveyed.
B) any visual information that doesn't add to the meaning of the message.
C) any visual component required to understand the negative message of the graphic.
D) any visual component that adds to the aesthetic quality of the graphic.

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Chart junk refers to any visual element in a chart, graph or infographic that does not add to the message being conveyed. These elements can include decorative imagery, excessive labeling, and unnecessary formatting. The goal of data visualization is to communicate information effectively, so any extraneous elements that distract from the message are considered chart junk.

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