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9780970601995

Show Me the Numbers : Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten

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  • ISBN13:

    9780970601995

  • ISBN10:

    0970601999

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-09-01
  • Publisher: Analytics Press
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Summary

Tables and graphs can more adequately communicate important business information when they reflect the good design practices discussed in this practical guide to effective table and graph design. Information is provided on the fundamental concepts of table and graph design, the numbers and knowledge most suitable for display in a graphic form, the best tabular means to communicate certain ideas, and the component-level aspects of design. Analysts, technicians, and managers will appreciate the solid theory behind this outline for ensuring that tables and graphs present quantitative business information in a truthful, attractive format that facilitates better decision making.

Author Biography

Stephen Few is the founder of the consulting firm Perceptual Edge. He has more than 20 years of experience as a consultant and educator in the fields of data warehousing and information design. He lives in Berkeley, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Numbers Worth Knowing
Fundamental Concepts of Tables and Graphs
Fundamental Variations of Tables
Fundamental Variations of Graphs
Visual Perception and Quantitative Communication
General Design for Communication
Table Design
Practice in Table Design
General Graph Design
Component-Level Graph Design
Design Solutions for Multiple Variables
The Interplay of Standards and Innovation
Index
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