The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

Edward R. Tufte

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Author(s)

Edward R. Tufte

Publication

Cheshire, Connecticut : Graphics Press, 1983

Scope

197 Pages, illustrated, 27 cm.

ISBN

096139210X

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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. 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.

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Keywords

information design

Location

Cabinet 11 - 2: Informatievormgeving

Remarks

Incl. Index.