Data visualization is one of the most important tools we have to analyze data. But it’s just as easy to mislead as it is to educate using charts and graphs. In this article we’ll take a look at 3 of ...

Data can often feel overwhelming—rows upon rows of numbers, scattered information, and endless spreadsheets that seem to blur together. If you’ve ever stared at a dataset wondering how to make sense ...

I propose the following law: “The longer an innovative visualization exists, the probability someone says it should have been a line/bar chart approaches 1” I’ve seen the “shoulda been a line chart” ...

Choosing the right way to visualize your data makes the difference between telling a clear, compelling story or creating cognitive overload. Here's how to pick. Data is best understood when presented ...

Flip through ten pages of this issue of Nature, and your eyes will be drawn to headlines and images. In our information-thick, data-supported world, optimal representation is key. Yet many scientists ...

Graphs and data plots are wonderful tools for illustrating relationships, depicting data trends, and tracking goals in your Android applications. I saw this for myself several years ago, when a former ...