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The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, 2nd Ed. by Tufte, Edward R., 1942- is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
Tufte Edward R.The Visual Display of Quantitative Information.2ed. Graphics Press, 2001. - 191 p.ISBN-10:0961392142. ISBN-13: 978-0961392147. 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. __**Contents**__**Graphical practice** Graphical Excellence Graphical Integrity Sources of Graphical Integrity and Sophistication**Theory of data graphics** Data-Ink and Graphical Redesign Chartjunk: Vibrations, Grids, and Ducks Data-Ink Maximization and Graphical Design Multifunctioning Graphical Elements Data Density and Small Multiples Aesthetics and Technique in Data Graphical Design Epilogu
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- Author
- Tufte, Edward R., 1942-
- Publisher
- Cheshire, Conn. : Graphics Press
- Published
- 2001
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780961392147
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Computer Science, Education, Mathematics