The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Edward R. Tufte
Non-Fiction / Science
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
by Edward R. Tufte
—· 197 p· 1983
20th Century ClassicLiterary Canonreflectivephilosophical
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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…
Pages
197
Graphics Press
Linguistic complexity
4/5
Complex
Thematic complexity
4/5
Rich
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Reader feel
Visual Analysis10
Design Insight10
Prose8
Narration7
Pacing7
Emotional depth2
Worldbuilding1
Plot twists1
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