The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

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The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

  • 4.2 (28 ratings) ·
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The subject of this book is on statistical graphics, charts, tables. It deals with the theory and practice in the design of data graphics, and 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.

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Publisher
Graphics Press
Language
English
Pages
197

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Cover of: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
May 1, 2001, Graphics Press
Paperback in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
February 1992, Graphics Press
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Cover of: The visual display of quantitative information
The visual display of quantitative information
1983, Graphics Press
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1983, Graphics Press
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Book Details


First Sentence

"Excellence in statistical graphics consists of complex ideas communicated with clarity, precision, and efficiency."

Classifications

Library of Congress
QA276.3 .T83 1983, QA276.3.T83 1998

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Number of pages
197
Dimensions
14.3 x 9.2 x 1.3 inches
Weight
2.6 pounds

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL8516106M
ISBN 10
096139210X
ISBN 13
9780961392109
LCCN
83156861, 2020475549
OCLC/WorldCat
9480885
Library Thing
7983
Goodreads
534750

Work 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.

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Excellence in statistical graphics consists of complex ideas communicated with clarity, precision, and efficiency.
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