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Graphing Statistics & Data
Creating Better Charts



October 1996 | 94 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
How do you present or organize your statistical or numerical data so that it is accessible and meaningful for your readers or audience?

Graphing Statistics & Data introduces the technique and art of producing good charts. Carefully written with many examples and illustrations, the book begins with an introduction to the building blocks of charts (axes, scales and patterns) and then describes each step involved in creating effective and easy-to-read charts.

Throughout the book, the authors use numerous examples of real data as a basis of the maps and charts. They also include a chapter that shows step-by-step how to work from the data to the finished chart. Practical textual information serves as a guide for executing each stage of preparing a chart or graph.

Sound charts do not draw attention to themselves for their own sake but make the reader aware of the qualities of statistical data. Graphing Statistics & Data enables readers to create charts that effectively present their data.

 
The Power of Charts
 
Choosing Chart Types
 
The Building Blocks of Charts
 
Bar Charts
Our Basic Chart

 
 
Showing Frequencies
 
Showing Development over Time
 
Showing Relationship
 
Showing Variation
 
Showing Flows
 
Showing Geographical Variation
 
Some Chart Philosophy
 
Charts and Layout
 
Charts in Practice
 
Check-List
 
Choice of Technology for Producing Charts

"This is a short, easy-to-read book about the basics of chart-making. Unlike many survey texts, the authors take clear stands on most issues, leaving the reader with a list of ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ for nearly every type of chart. . . . This is a good book to have handy when disputes arise about a graphic’s design, such as between the statistician and a client or graphic artist. . . . This book would be a welcome addition to every statistician’s bookshelf." 

Linda Williams Pickle
Journal of the American Statistical Association

"A belated thanks for sending Graphing Statistics & Data. It is much better than the book I have been using. It is clear, well-written, and practical. Indiana University will be using it both for graduate and undergraduate classes." 

J. Scott Long
Indiana University

Cost and age tell against this book as a core text - it has useful content in terms of producing clear illustrations for publication, but software has moved on a great deal, and an update would be useful. I see a need for a good book in this area, but for most students this is probably not it - a good resource for a library, nevertheless.

Mr Andrew Rideout
School of Health, Glasgow Caledonian University
December 8, 2011

Good supplement for two of the major assignments, but not essential. If the course design changes in the future, the book may be required.

Mr Chris Faulk
Rhetoric and Composition, American University In Cairo
December 8, 2009

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ISBN: 9780761905998
£128.00