The visual display of quantitative information / Edward R. Tufte.

Main entry:

Tufte, Edward R., 1942- author.

Title & Author:

The visual display of quantitative information / Edward R. Tufte.

Publication:

Cheshire, Connecticut : Graphics Press, [1983]
©1983

Description:

197 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 28 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Graphical practice. Graphical excellence -- Graphical integrity -- Sources of graphical integrity and sophistication -- Part II. 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 -- Epilogue: Designs for the display of information.

Summary:

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.

Resources:
French equivalent / Équivalent français

ISBN:

096139210X
9780961392109

Subject:

Statistics Graphic methods.
Statistics Charts, diagrams, etc.
Audio-visual materials.
Information display systems.
Audiovisual Aids
Data Display
Statistical analysis
Statistique Méthodes graphiques.
Statistique Tableaux, graphiques, etc.
Documents audiovisuels.
Affichage (Technique)
audiovisual materials.
Graphiques.
Statistique.
Conception assistée par ordinateur.
Statistics
Grafische Darstellung
Statistik
Kwantitatieve gegevens.
Grafische voorstellingen.
Estatistica Descritiva.
Matematica.
STATISTICS.
DISPLAY DEVICES.
GRAPHIC ARTS.
Textbooks.
Data Analysis.
Writing/ Editing.
DATA
STATISTICAL DATA
STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
GRAPHICS
VISUAL AIDS

Form/genre:

Statistics
Chart
charts (graphic documents)
line graphs.
circular graphs.
graphs.
bar graphs.
Graphs
Charts, diagrams, etc.
Statistiques.
Graphiques.

Added entries:

United States Connecticut Cheshire.

Holdings:

Location: Library main price 266983
Call No.: BIB 26300
Copy: c. 2
Status: Available

Location: Library main 30385
Call No.: ID:88-B2389
Copy: c. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main price related ephemera 266984
Call No.: BIB 26300
Copy: c. 2
Status: Available

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