Data Points: Visualization That Means Something

Data Points: Visualization That Means Something

<p><b>A fresh look at visualization from the author of <i>VisualizeThis</i></b></p><p>Whether it's statistical charts, geographic maps, or the snappygraphical statistics you see on your favorite news sites, the artof data graphics or visualization is fast becoming a movement ofits own. In <i>Data Points: Visualization That Means Something</i>,author Nathan Yau presents an intriguing complement to hisbestseller <i>Visualize This</i>, this time focusing on thegraphics side of data analysis. Using examples from art, design,business, statistics, cartography, and online media, he exploresboth standard-and not so standard-concepts and ideas aboutillustrating data.</p><ul><li>Shares intriguing ideas from Nathan Yau, author of <i>VisualizeThis</i> and creator of flowingdata.com, with over 66,000subscribers</li><li>Focuses on visualization, data graphics that help viewers seetrends and patterns they might not otherwise see in a table</li><li>Includes examples from the author's own illustrations, as wellas from professionals in statistics, art, design, business,computer science, cartography, and more</li><li>Examines standard rules across all visualization applications,then explores when and where you can break those rules</li></ul><p>Create visualizations that register at all levels, with <i>DataPoints: Visualization That Means Something</i>.</p>