Lecture 003
Chapter 4
1.Sort to emphasize your story
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sorting
2.Group data to foreground one story over others
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grouping
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the story is in x-axis
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x-axis
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making graph less messy
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making graph less messy using small multiples
3.Reduce non-data ink
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don't use non-data ink
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don't use non-data ink
4.Minimize eye movement
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many eye movements
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minimized eye movements
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don't put legend away from graph
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a better version
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the best version
5.Use contrast to emphasize your story
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using contrast in graphs
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using contrast in tables
6.Be consistent and credible in how you report numbers
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1.Avoid overwhelming readers with unnecessarily precise numbers
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2.Use a consistent number of decimal places (unless you have reason not to do so)
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3.Align decimals
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align decimals to compare easily