Americans Are Increasingly Skeptical of Moderate Drinking
graph from Gallup/Lydia Saad; slow reveal by Jenna Laib
Type of Graph: line graphs
Purpose
This slow reveal is designed to support analysis and discussion of both the data and the design choices. The questions in the slide deck invite learners to identify trends, estimate values, and discuss nuances of data collection and variables impacting the data.
About This Graph
This visualization is not provided for reuse or redistribution. Readers and educators are encouraged to view the original visualization in its published context.
Data Visualization Sources:
Saad, Lydia. “Americans’ Drinking Remains at Record Low.” Gallup News, 20 Aug. 2026.
Accessed at news.gallup.com/poll/713534/americans-drinking-remains-record-low.aspx
Data Sources:
Gallup poll
In The Classroom
There are many different mathematical connections that can be made to this data and data visualization.
Potential Math Content: percentage, percentage point, rate of change, slope, line graphs, change over time, scale along the y-axis, estimate values
Potential Content Connections: health, public health, alcohol, gallup, perception, behavior, culture,
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