Data Visualization: A Practical Introduction
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Data Visualization: A Practical Introduction
By (Author) Kieran Healy
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
25th February 2019
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Information visualization
Data mining
Data capture and analysis
Mathematical and statistical software
301.072
Physical Properties
Hardback
292
Width 178mm, Height 254mm
Description
An accessible primer on how to create effective graphics from data This book provides students and researchers a hands-on introduction to the principles and practice of data visualization. It explains what makes some graphs succeed while others fail, how to make high-quality figures from data using powerful and reproducible methods, and how to t
Reviews
"[Healys] prose is engaging and chatty, and the style of instruction is unpretentious and practical . . . This single volume represents an excellent entry point for those wishing to upskill their abilities in data visualization."---Paul Cuffe, IEEE Transactions
"Undoubtedly, this book is an excellent introduction to an essential tool for anyone who needs to collect and present data." * Conservation Biology *
Author Bio
Kieran Healy is associate professor of sociology at Duke University. He is the author of Last Best Gifts: Altruism and the Market for Human Blood and Organs.
