The Data Visualization Checklist, 2016 Edition
Oct 27th, 2016 / Data Visualization
Back in 2014, we launched the Data Visualization Checklist. Today, we bring you the updated version! Download the Data Visualization … more »
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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 … more »
More »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? Most of my projects are … more »
More »Directly Labeling Your Line Graphs
Aug 25th, 2015 / Data Visualization
I recently saw this graph at http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2014/10/21/357629765/when-women-stopped-coding. The topic caught my attention but the labels made me cringe. This graph … more »
More »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 … more »
More »This is What Equidistant Axis Labels Look Like
Oct 14th, 2014 / Data Visualization
Let’s pretend you’re tracking whether friendly reminder messages bring in more responses to your survey. Can you spot the fatal … more »
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