The Visual Display of Quantitative Information (2ed)

Tufte Edward R.The Visual Display of Quantitative Information.2ed. Graphics Press, 2001. - 191 p.<br/>ISBN-10:<br/>0961392142. ISBN-13: 978-0961392147.<div class="bb-sep"></div>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.<div class="bb-sep"></div><em><strong>Contents</strong></em><div class="bb-sep"></div><strong>Graphical practice</strong><br/> Graphical Excellence<br/> Graphical Integrity<br/> Sources of Graphical Integrity and Sophistication<br/><strong>Theory of data graphics</strong><br/> Data-Ink and Graphical Redesign<br/> Chartjunk: Vibrations, Grids, and Ducks<br/> Data-Ink Maximization and Graphical Design<br/> Multifunctioning Graphical Elements<br/> Data Density and Small Multiples<br/> Aesthetics and Technique in Data Graphical Design<div class="bb-sep"></div>Epilogue: Designs for the Display of Information