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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.

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.

Disaggregating with Small Multiples

Nov 25th, 2014 / Data Visualization

Designing a small multiples layout that gives viewers the information they really care about – the disaggregated data for their particular company, city, organization, or school.

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.

How Data Visualization Supports Decision Making

Sep 10th, 2014 / Data Visualization

The only thing I love more than analyzing research data is analyzing personal finance data. Not too long ago, a friend was trying to decide whether to continue renting his current apartment or to purchase a similarly-sized condominium. I couldn’t make the decision for him, but I could help him crunch the numbers.