
There are a lot of exciting new technical developments that enable visualization in ways that could not be anticipated even just five years ago. But it is important to keep the fundamentals in mind. Visualization is about telling a story. And we can only really do that effectively if we work hard to get rid of all sources of confusion.
From: United Nations, 2009. Making Data Meaningful (https://www.unece.org/stats/documents/writing/).
I. All the rules of table architecture apply (see the previous post) –
II. These additional guidelines make sure the data are presented accurately –
So there you have it, some basic guidelines for making yourself understood. If you are excited to jump into the world of visualization, there are some great resources online to help you. Ann K. Emery has published a terrific chart chooser on her website; she also provides lots and lots of good examples and advice. Also, FlowingData offers inspriration for those who really want to get creative.
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