The visual display of quantitative information /
This book deals with the theory and practice in the design of data graphics and makes the point that the most effective way to describe, explore and summarize a set of numbers is to look at pictures of those numbers, through the use of statistical graphics, charts and tables. It includes 250 illustr...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cheshire, Conn. :
Graphics Press,
[2001]
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Summary: | This book deals with the theory and practice in the design of data graphics and makes the point that the most effective way to describe, explore and summarize a set of numbers is to look at pictures of those numbers, through the use of statistical graphics, charts and tables. It includes 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics, with detailed analysis of how to display data for precise, effective, quick analysis. Also offered is information on the design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples, editing and improving graphics, and the data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs, as well as detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation, and sources of deception are discussed. Information on aesthetics and data graphical displays is included. The 2nd edition provides high-resolution color reproductions of the many graphics of William Playfair (1750-1800), adds color to other images where appropriate, and includes all the changes and corrections during the 17 printings of the 1st edition. |
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| Physical Description: | 197 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0961392142 9780961392147 |