Data visualisation
Definition: Graphical representation of data or information. Data visualisation takes advantage of humans’ well-developed visual processing capacity to convey insight and communicate key information. Data visualisations often display the raw data, descriptive statistics, and/or inferential statistics.
Related terms: Figure, Graph, Plot
References:
- Healy, K. (2018). Data visualization: A practical introduction. Princeton University Press.
- Tufte, E. R. (1983). The visual display of quantitative information. Graphics Press.
Originally drafted by: Bradley Baker
Reviewed by: Mahmoud Elsherif, Charlotte R. Pennington, Suzanne L. K. Stewart;