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050 0 $aQA276.3$b.T83 1983
060 4 $aQA 276.3 T914v 1983
090 $aQA90$b.T915
100 1 $aTufte, Edward R.,$d1942-
245 14 $aThe visual display of quantitative information /$cEdward R. Tufte.
260 $aCheshire, Conn. (Box 430, Cheshire 06410) :$bGraphics Press,$cc1983.
300 $a197 p. :$bill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ;$c28 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aGraphical Practice. Graphical excellence ; Graphical integrity ; Sources of graphical integrity and sophistication. -- Theory of Data Graphics. Data-ink and graphical redesign ; Chartjunk: vibrations, grids, and ducks ; Data-ink maximization and graphical design ; Multifunctioning graphical elements ; Data density and small multiples ; Aesthetics and technique in data graphical design.
520 $aThe subject of this book is on statistical graphics, charts, tables. It deals with the theory and practice in the design of data graphics, and includes 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. Also offered is information on the design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples, editing and improving graphics, and the data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs, as well as detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation, and sources of deception are discussed. Information on aesthetics and data graphical displays is included.
650 0 $aStatistics.
650 0 $aGraphic methods.
650 0 $aVisual communication.
650 0 $aGraphic arts$xTechnique.
650 0 $aRepresentations of graphs.
650 0 $aInformation display systems.
650 0 $aStatistics$xGraphic methods.
690 9 $aData graphics.$5soc
690 9 $aGraphical design.$5soc
690 9 $aQuantitative information.$5soc
650 0 $aStatistics$vCharts, diagrams, etc.
650 2 $aData Display.
650 2 $aAudiovisual Aids.
655 7 $aCharts, diagrams, etc.$2fast
752 $aUnited States$bConnecticut$dCheshire.
776 08 $iOnline version:$aTufte, Edward R., 1942-$tVisual display of quantitative information.$dCheshire, Conn. (Box 430, Cheshire 06410) : Graphics Press, c1983$w(OCoLC)643717251
776 08 $iOnline version:$aTufte, Edward R., 1942-$tVisual display of quantitative information.$dCheshire, Conn. (Box 430, Cheshire 06410) : Graphics Press, ©1983$w(OCoLC)643717251
988 $a20020608
906 $0DLC