The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

Edward R. Tufte

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The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

by Edward R. Tufte

Published

Feb 14, 2001

Publisher

Graphics Press

Pages

200

ISBN-13

9781930824133

ISBN-10

1930824130

Description

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. Recently published, this new edition provides excellent color reproductions of the many graphics of William Playfair, adds color to other images, and includes all the changes and corrections accumulated during 17 printings of the first edition.

Subjects

DiagrammAudio-visual aidsEstatistica DescritivaStatisticsTableaux, graphiquesGraphic methodsData DisplayGraphische DarstellungMéthode graphiqueAudiovisual AidsComputer GraphicsStatistics as TopicMatematicaStatistiqueMéthodes graphiquesGrafische voorstellingenArtMethodsVisualisierungKwantitatieve gegevens
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How many pages are in The Visual Display of Quantitative Information?

This edition of The Visual Display of Quantitative Information has approximately 200 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read The Visual Display of Quantitative Information?

For most readers, The Visual Display of Quantitative Information typically takes between 4h 10m and 2h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,000 words

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What is the word count of The Visual Display of Quantitative Information?

The estimated word count for The Visual Display of Quantitative Information is approximately 50,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of The Visual Display of Quantitative Information?

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information was written by Edward R. Tufte.

When was The Visual Display of Quantitative Information published?

The publication date for this specific edition is Feb 14, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.