Ralph Lengler and Martin Eppler show a variety of many different visualization methods, arranged as a periodic table. Six categories differentiate the various entries by visualization type: Data, Information, Concept, Strategy, Metaphor, and Compound: http://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table/periodic_table.html (version 1.5; no date).
Make sure you mouse over the “elements” to see samples and learn more! Great idea!
Found a great decision graph on how to pick the right chart type for your next presentation(s): http://extremepresentation.typepad.com/blog/2006/09/choosing_a_good.html
Writen by Andrew Abela, it displays visually how to choose (what he thinks is) the best type of graph for a particular need. Clear, concise, and useful, it’s a good way to get started. The comments have some other ideas and pages with similar info.
The NYT posted a fine graphic — http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/12/15/us/politics/DEBATE.html — showing references between candidates, using a slick and informative network diagram. Shows how useful a bird’s eye view can be, but still allow diving into the details.
But are all the debate transcripts represented?
Source: FlowingData blog (http://flowingdata.com/)
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting a few new articles, which are currently percolating…
Suggestions? Ideas? Let me know!
