Types and purpose of data visualisations Flashcards
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Chart
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A chart is a method of displaying data visually, where the data set is represented as symbols in the chart
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Maps
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A popular method to display geographical data is by using map- based visualisations
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Networks
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Network visualisations show relationships between different data items and relationships between different data sets
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Time series
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Time visualisations represent a data item or data set over a period of time
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Hierarchy
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Hierarchy visualisations show the relationships and structure between data items
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Flow
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Flow visualisations involve representing data that illustrates the flow pattern of a data item or items
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Matrix
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Matrix visualisations can be used to show the composition of individual items in the sample size
