Data Visualization Principles: Make the Pattern Easier to See, Not the Chart Harder to Use
A chart is useful when the visual encoding makes the intended comparison easier than reading the raw table would be.
2026-09-19
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A chart is useful when the visual encoding makes the intended comparison easier than reading the raw table would be.
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