The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
About this book
The classic book on statistical graphics, charts, tables. Theory and practice in the design of data graphics, 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. Design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples. Editing and improving graphics. The data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs. Detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation. Sources of deception. Aesthetics and data graphical displays. This is the second edition of The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Recently published, this new edition provides excellent color reproductions of the many graphics of William Playfair, adds color to other images, and includes all the changes and corrections accumulated during 17 printings of the first edition.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 31 readers · 197 pages · ≈ 3 h 39 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Visual Display of Quantitative Information?
About ≈ 3 h 39 m — 197 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Visual Display of Quantitative Information?
197 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Visual Display of Quantitative Information?
It sits on the Science, Business shelves.
Is The Visual Display of Quantitative Information in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Visual Display of Quantitative Information?
Edward R. Tufte.