There are some open questions within the data visualization community as to what benefits the third dimension might add to visualizing information that doesn’t have an inherent spatial component.

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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 ...

Compound graphs, a frequently encountered type of data set, have a hierarchical tree structure with parent-child relations (‘inclusion’ relations) and non-hierarchical relations between leaf nodes ...

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 ...

Cartogram visualisation has undergone substantial evolution, merging geographic representation with quantitative data display. At its core, a cartogram resizes regions such that their areas are ...