Multiple pie charts are not the only problem with figures from the Jerusalem Post. Two mistakes with using color are pointed out.
Multiple pie charts are not the only problem with figures from the Jerusalem Post. Two mistakes with using color are pointed out.
An example from healthcare is used to show that a single graph can be acceptable by itself but confusing or even misleading when placed in a group of graphs.
A very informative map for those with normal color vision is difficult to interpret for those with color vision deficiencies. It's easy to use a color vision simulator to prevent this problem.
We discuss a comment on a previous post stating that the text of labels on the vertical axis of graphs must be horizontal by discussing the pros and cons of four possible positions for these labels.
Ramon Martinez redrew his entry to the Graph Makeover Contest to make use of some of the reviewers’ comments. Both versions are shown in this post.
Newspapers are expected to check facts and report accurately. Why, then, should they not also be expected to check their charts and graphs and ensure that they are accurate. Figure 1 appears on page 13 of the February 4, 2013 issue of NJBIZ. My measurements show that the green square is about 9% of the […]
Kristian Pedersen redrew his entry to the Graph Makeover Contest using some of the reviewers’ comments. Both versions are shown in this post.
Circles are an effective way to show distances from a point making this application an exception to my usual criticism of circles and bubbles in graphs.
Carlos Ortega redrew his entry to the Graph Makeover Contest to make use of some of the reviewers’ comments. Both versions are shown in this post.
Alfred Inselberg provided parallel coordinates plots as alternatives to the table of the expenditures data in the Graph Makeover Contest.
