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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.[Bhargava, 2003]}} | {{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]}} | ||
[[Image:datavis.jpg|thumb|Complex example of data visualization]] | [[Image:datavis.jpg|thumb|Complex example of data visualization]] | ||
{{FloatingQuote|... the science of visual representation of “data”, defined as information which has been abstracted in some schematic form, including attributes or variables for the units of information.|[Friendly and Denis, 2004]}} | |||
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]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:19, 24 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]
... the science of visual representation of “data”, defined as information which has been abstracted in some schematic form, including attributes or variables for the units of information.
[Friendly and Denis, 2004]
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.