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Show Me the Numbers

Discusses good design practices for effective table and graph design. This practical guide provides information on the fundamental concepts of table... more
Subtitle:
Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten
Author:
Stephen Few
Format:
Hardcover

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Short description

Discusses good design practices for effective table and graph design. This practical guide provides information 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.

Long description

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.

Product details

Publisher:
Analytics Press
ISBN:
9780970601995
Publication date:
September 2004
Length:
287mm
Width:
223mm
Thickness:
26mm
Weight:
1297g
Illustrated:
Illustrated

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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