The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

Author(s)
Tufte, E. R., & Graves-Morris, P.
Publication language
English
Date published
01 Jan 2001
Publisher
Graphics Press
Type
Books
Keywords
Research methodology
Link
http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/books_vdqi

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.