Graphics that present data
Graphics that present data
Quick review 1. Show the reader what s/he needs to see 2. Plan the sequence and directionality 3. Think about the focal point of the graphic 4. Integrate labels units of measurement. and information into graphic to make interpretation efficient 5. Make the color work with the information 6. Place graphic where it will improve readers comprehension of complex material 7. Label and title all graphics 8. Remember to edit, revise and proofread graphics Department of Aeronautics and astronautics
Quick review 1. Show the reader what s/he needs to see. 2. Plan the sequence and directionality. 3.Think about the focal point of the graphic. 4. Integrate labels, units of measurement, and information into graphic to make interpretation efficient. 5. Make the color work with the information. 6. Place graphic where it will improve reader’s comprehension of complex material. 7. Label and title all graphics. 8. Remember to edit, revise, and proofread graphics. Department of Aeronautics and Astronauti cs 2
And, with graphics that present data 10. Dont distort or disguise data Choose the appropriate graphic Label important events in data Be precise about data points Be sure to show error variance Avoid 3-D graphics, false perspectives, and "chart junk Department of Aeronautics and astronautics
And, with graphics that present data. . . 10. Don’t distort or disguise data. - Choose the appropriate graphic. - Label important events in data. - Be precise about data points. - Be sure to show error variance. - Avoid 3-D graphics, false perspectives, and “chart junk.” Department of Aeronautics and Astronauti cs 3
Effective tables · Order items in a way In large table, use that your viewer finds white space or useful horizontal rule as a · Label columns and guide rows clearly an Follow conventions for specifically labeling and ·Alig gn entries (In splaying graphIcs budgets, line up on decimal) Department of Aeronautics and astronautics
Effective tables • Order items in a way that your viewer finds useful. • Label columns and rows clearly and specifically. • Align entries. (In budgets, line up on decimal.) • In large table, use white space or horizontal rule as a guide. • Follow conventions for labeling and displaying graphics. Department of Aeronautics and Astronauti cs 4
What works well? What doesn t work? 昌翻围 Table 3: Sources of error in aerodynamic testing 翻图 鞋国目 Error Source Type of Error Relative Magnitude 噩噩闈 自副闺 Wall interference Systematic arge Mount interference Systematic arge Load cell accuracy Random Load cell noise Random Department of Aeronautics and Astronaut
What works well? What doesn’t work? Table 3: Sources of error in aerodynamic testing. Error Source Type of Error Relative Magnitude Wall interference Systematic Large Mount interference Systematic Large Load cell accuracy Random Small Load cell noise Random Small Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics 5
Effective bar charts Decide if chart should Integrate label on or display vertically or next to bar except if it horizontally would be too · Use tick marks to contusing indicate quantities on axis parallel to bar Department of Aeronautics and astronautics
Effective bar charts • Decide if chart should display vertically or horizontally. • Use tick marks to indicate quantities on axis parallel to bar. • Integrate label on or next to bar except if it would be too confusing. Department of Aeronautics and Astronauti cs 6
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Effective line charts Use tick marks to Consider labeling data indicate quantities points Start axes at zero Label accuratel unless there is a good reason not to Then be scrupulous about indicatin Department of Aeronautics and astronautics
Effective line charts • Use tick marks to indicate quantities. • Start axes at zero unless there is a good reason not to. Then, be scrupulous about indicating this. • Consider labeling data points. • Label accurately. Department of Aeronautics and Astronauti cs 8
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Effective pie charts Label each edge and Avoid 3-D give its percentage of Use color carefully whole · Limit number of wedges Department of Aeronautics and astronautics
Effective pie charts • Label each edge and give its percentage of whole. • Limit number of wedges. • Avoid 3-D. • Use color carefully. Department of Aeronautics and Astronauti cs 10
