Jer Thorp (@blprnt), data artist in residence at the New York Times, was tasked a few years ago with designing an algorithm for the placement of the names on the 9/11 memorial. If an algorithm sounds ...

Data visualization is one of the most important tools we have to analyze data. But it’s just as easy to mislead as it is to educate using charts and graphs. In this article we’ll take a look at 3 of ...

Choosing the right way to visualize your data makes the difference between telling a clear, compelling story or creating cognitive overload. Here's how to pick. Data is best understood when presented ...

As more media outlets embrace data, and data visualizations become integral to storytelling, it’s increasingly important to understand what makes an effective graphical presentation. While much has ...

Q. My supervisor wants me to include more data visualizations in my projects. Do you have any suggestions? A. Data visualization transforms raw data into graphical representations, making complex ...

Visualizing data is a task no longer strictly resigned for data journalists — it has become an indispensable skill for all reporters. Graphs and charts have been especially critical in coverage of the ...

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Data visualizations can affect whether and how people understand and interpret data. Researchers and writers using data visualizations face choices about which data to use or emphasize. Those ...