Visualizing Data: I Don't Remember That Memo, but I Do Remember That Graph
Abstract
IDA analysts strive to communicate clearly and effectively. Good data visualizations can enhance reports by making the conclusions easier to understand and more memorable. The goal of this seminar is to help you avoid settling for factory defaults and instead present your conclusions through visually appealing and understandable charts. Topics covered include choosing the right level of detail, guidelines for different types of graphical elements (titles, legends, annotations, etc.), selecting the right variable encodings (color, plot symbol, etc.), advice on practical implementations, and determining whether to include a chart at all. Most of the time, theres no single right answer, so this presentation will include audience discussion to examine the trade-offs associated with different options.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1148845
Entities
People
- Andrew Flack
- Brian Vickers
- Heather Wojton
- Matthew Avery
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses