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Allison Kipta

The Extreme Presentation(tm) Method: Choosing a good chart

"Here's something we came up with to help you consider which chart to use. It was inspired by the table in Gene Zelazny's classic work Saying It With Charts (p. 27 in the 4th. ed) [The chart chooser is step 7 in the 10-step Extreme Presentation method for designing presentations that drive action. More details on the chart chooser in my blog, on the Extreme Presentation site, and in Advanced Presentations by Design -- 1/20/09] "

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9 Ways to Visualize Proportions – A Guide | FlowingData

"With all the visualization options out there, it can be hard to figure out what graph or chart suits your data best. This is a guide to make your decision easier for one particular type of data: proportions. Maybe you want to show poll results or the types of crime over time, or maybe you're interested in a single percentage. Here's how you can show it. "

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nathanrein

Nathan Rein on 2007-04-10

A fascinating blog; the author posts scans from rare and antique books and prints. Sort of like an online Wunderkabinett.

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Infographic of the Day: Is College Really Worth It? | Design & Innovation | Fast Company

"This graph makes a couple points in that debate: 1. Whatever kids are doing in college, it doesn't seem to be about getting an education. (Witness how students spend their hours every week.) 2. Some majors don't really qualify you for much."

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