The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
2nd ed.
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Author
Publication
2001-05-01 - Graphics Press, Cheshire, Conn, Connecticut
Language
English
Word Count
49,250 words, Guess
Page Count
197 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Internet Archivevisualdisplayofq00tuft
- Internet Archivevisualdisplayqua00tuft
- ISBN-100961392142
- ISBN-139780961392147
- Goodreads17744
and 4 more
- LibraryThing7983
- Library of Congress Control Number2001271866
- OCLC Control Number46932988
- Open LibraryOL3966475M
Classifications
- DDC001.4/226
- LCCQA276.3 .T83 2001
Description
The classic book on statistical graphics, charts, tables. Theory and practice in the design of data graphics, 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. Design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples. Editing and improving graphics. The data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs. Detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation. Sources of deception. Aesthetics and data graphical displays. This is the second edition of The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Recently published, this new edition provides excellent color reproductions of the many graphics of William Playfair, adds color to other images, and includes all the changes and corrections accumulated during 17 printings of the first edition.
First Sentence
Excellence in statistical graphics consists of complex ideas communicated with clarity, precision, and efficiency.
Excerpt
Excellence in statistical graphics consists of complex ideas communicated with clarity, precision, and efficiency.
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