FT. Smith: How Charts Work - Softcover

Smith, Alan

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9781292342795: FT. Smith: How Charts Work
Softcover
ISBN 10: 129234279X ISBN 13: 9781292342795
Publisher: Pearson Education, 2022

Synopsis

How Charts Work  brings the secrets of effective data visualisation in a way that will help you bring data alive.

Charts, graphs and tables are essential devices in business, but all too often they present information poorly. This book will help you:

  • Feel confident understanding different types of charts, graphs and tables – and how to read them
  • Recognise the true story behind the data presented and what the information really shows
  • Know the principles and rules of how best to represent information so you can create your own information-driven (and beautiful) visuals
  • Design visuals that people engage with, understand and act upon

    • Don't value design over information – present data persuasively.

    Find the FT Chart Doctor's columns here - https://www.ft.com/chart-doctor


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    About the Author

    Alan Smith is Head of Visual and Data Journalism at Financial Times. A data visualization specialist, he writes the FT’s popular “Chart Doctor” column. Alan is an experienced presenter, having lectured extensively on how to communicate with data. His TEDx talk, “Why you should love statistics,” was a TED.com featured talk in 2017. Previously, he worked at the UK’s Office for National Statistics, where he founded its award-winning Data Visualisation Centre. Alan received a BA in geography from the University of Lancaster and holds an MSc in GIS from Salford University. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in Queen Elizabeth II’s 2011 Birthday Honours list.

    From the Back Cover

    How Charts Work  brings the secrets of effective data visualisation in a way that will help you bring data alive.

    Charts, graphs and tables are essential devices in business, but all too often they present information poorly. This book will help you:

  • Feel confident understanding different types of charts, graphs and tables – and how to read them
  • Recognise the true story behind the data presented and what the information really shows
  • Know the principles and rules of how best to represent information so you can create your own information-driven (and beautiful) visuals
  • Design visuals that people engage with, understand and act upon

    • Don't value design over information – present data persuasively.

    Find the FT Chart Doctor's columns here - https://www.ft.com/chart-doctor


    "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

    Publisher
    Pearson Education
    Publication date
    2022
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    129234279X
    ISBN 13 
    9781292342795
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    1
    Number of pages
    336
    Rating
    • 4.66 out of 5 stars
      47 ratings by Goodreads