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    Data visualisation

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    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;

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