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{{Definition|'''Data visualization''' is the process of using graphical presentation to represent complex data in a way that provides the viewer with a qualitative understanding of its information contents, turning complicated sets of data into visual insights.[ | {{Definition|'''Data visualization''' is the process of using graphical presentation to represent complex data in a way that provides the viewer with a qualitative understanding of its information contents, turning complicated sets of data into visual insights.[Bhargava 2003]}} | ||
By presenting data in a way that suits human perception, data visualization becomes the essential tool for [[exploratory data analysis]]. | By presenting data in a way that suits human perception, data visualization becomes the essential tool for [[exploratory data analysis]]. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
*[http://www.public.asu.edu/abharg2/DViz/OVintro.htm]Bharat Bhargava, ''Data Visualization Overview'', 2003. | *[http://www.public.asu.edu/abharg2/DViz/OVintro.htm Bhargava 2003]: Bharat Bhargava, ''Data Visualization Overview'', 2003. | ||
[[Category: Glossary]] | [[Category: Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 17:39, 7 May 2005
Data visualization is the process of using graphical presentation to represent complex data in a way that provides the viewer with a qualitative understanding of its information contents, turning complicated sets of data into visual insights.[Bhargava 2003]
By presenting data in a way that suits human perception, data visualization becomes the essential tool for exploratory data analysis.
References
- Bhargava 2003: Bharat Bhargava, Data Visualization Overview, 2003.