We discuss a comment on a previous post stating that the text of labels on the vertical axis of graphs must be horizontal by discussing the pros and cons of four possible positions for these labels.
We discuss a comment on a previous post stating that the text of labels on the vertical axis of graphs must be horizontal by discussing the pros and cons of four possible positions for these labels.
Ramon Martinez redrew his entry to the Graph Makeover Contest to make use of some of the reviewers’ comments. Both versions are shown in this post.
Newspapers are expected to check facts and report accurately. Why, then, should they not also be expected to check their charts and graphs and ensure that they are accurate. Figure 1 appears on page 13 of the February 4, 2013 issue of NJBIZ. My measurements show that the green square is about 9% of the [...]
Kristian Pedersen redrew his entry to the Graph Makeover Contest using some of the reviewers’ comments. Both versions are shown in this post.
Circles are an effective way to show distances from a point making this application an exception to my usual criticism of circles and bubbles in graphs.
Carlos Ortega redrew his entry to the Graph Makeover Contest to make use of some of the reviewers’ comments. Both versions are shown in this post.
Alfred Inselberg provided parallel coordinates plots as alternatives to the table of the expenditures data in the Graph Makeover Contest.
We often hear that we should use line plots for trends over time. This post shows an example where a line (or area) chart doesn't work and once again suggests thinking about your data and the story you're telling rather than blindly following rules.
Eight ways to visualize a table of consumer expenditures are shown out of 28 entries submitted. No one way is best as different presentations emphasize different comparisons and different aspects of the data.
