The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, 2nd Ed.
Edward R. Tufte
ISBN 10: 0961392142 ISBN 13: 9780961392147
Published by Graphics Pr, 1997
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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. This 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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Visual Display of Quantitative ...
Publisher: Graphics Pr
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: acceptable
Edition: 2nd Edition