Multiple pie charts are not the only problem with figures from the Jerusalem Post. Two mistakes with using color are pointed out.
Multiple pie charts are not the only problem with figures from the Jerusalem Post. Two mistakes with using color are pointed out.
An example from healthcare is used to show that a single graph can be acceptable by itself but confusing or even misleading when placed in a group of graphs.
A very informative map for those with normal color vision is difficult to interpret for those with color vision deficiencies. It's easy to use a color vision simulator to prevent this problem.
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.
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.
