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The Data Visualization Checklist, 2016 Edition

Oct 27th, 2016 / Data Visualization
Back in 2014, we launched the Data Visualization Checklist. Now we bring you the updated version!
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Axis Labels, Numeric Labels, or Both? Line Graph Styles to Consider

Nov 3rd, 2015 / Data Visualization
Data visualization is more about strategic thinking than about following steadfast rules. Take a simple line graph, for example. How will you label your line graph? With vertical axis labels and light gray grid lines? With labels directly above or on top of the data points? A mix of both? Here are four styles to consider.
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How Many Decimal Places Are Helpful?

Sep 22nd, 2015 / Data Visualization
How many decimal places does your graph actually need? 2, 1 or 0 decimal places?
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Directly Labeling Your Line Graphs

Aug 25th, 2015 / Data Visualization
I recently saw this graph at NPR showing a decline of women majoring in computer science. The topic caught my attention but the labels made me cringe.
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Muted Grid Lines: Small Details, Big Difference

Nov 13th, 2014 / Data Visualization
A few posts ago, I showed you this collage of area charts, which could be printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper and used as a discussion starter at a meeting. Today I’m showing you why the muted grid lines work.
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This is What Equidistant Axis Labels Look Like

Oct 14th, 2014 / Data Visualization
In this post I’ll cover what equidistant axis labels are and what they should look like in a chart.
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