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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.[1]}}
{{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.
   
   
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Revision as of 18:39, 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.