Beautiful visualization [looking at data througt the eyes of experts]
Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also for el...
| Otros Autores: | , , |
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Sebastopol, California :
O'Reilly
2010.
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| Edición: | First edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628184506719 |
| Sumario: | Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also for elegant layers of detail that efficiently generate insight and new understanding. This book examines the methods of two dozen visualization experts who approach their projects from a variety of perspectives -- as artists, designers, commentators, scientists, analysts, statisticians, and |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (417 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781449390686 9781449391331 |
