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Unit 1 Data Visualization Notes

The document provides an overview of data visualization, tracing its history from geographic maps in the 2nd century to modern interactive dashboards. It outlines key principles for effective graphics, including clarity, accuracy, simplicity, consistency, and accessibility. Additionally, it discusses static graphics, their common types, advantages, and limitations.

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Unit 1 Data Visualization Notes

The document provides an overview of data visualization, tracing its history from geographic maps in the 2nd century to modern interactive dashboards. It outlines key principles for effective graphics, including clarity, accuracy, simplicity, consistency, and accessibility. Additionally, it discusses static graphics, their common types, advantages, and limitations.

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UNIT I: Introduction to Data Visualization

1. A Brief History of Data Visualization:

- Data visualization dates back to the 2nd century with geographic maps.

- Notable advancements include William Playfair's bar and line charts (18th century), John Snow's

cholera map (1854), and Florence Nightingale's coxcomb diagram (1857).

- In the 20th and 21st centuries, computer graphics and interactive dashboards revolutionized data

visualization.

2. Good Graphics Principles:

- Clarity: Eliminate unnecessary elements and focus on data.

- Accuracy: Avoid misleading scales, truncated axes, or 3D distortions.

- Simplicity: Use minimalistic design to highlight key data points.

- Consistency: Keep visual and formatting styles consistent.

- Accessibility: Ensure readability for color-blind users (use patterns or textures).

3. Static Graphics:

- Static graphics are non-interactive visualizations used in reports, papers, and presentations.

- Common types: Bar charts, line charts, pie charts, scatter plots, histograms.

- Tools: Excel, matplotlib (Python), ggplot2 (R), Tableau (exports), etc.

Advantages:

- Easy to create and share.

- Good for printed documents.

Limitations:
- Cannot explore data dynamically.

- Limited user interactivity.

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