Show Me the Numbers: Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten - Hardcover

Stephen Few

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0970601999 ISBN 13: 9780970601995

Publisher: Analytics Press, 2004

Synopsis

Tables and graphs can more adequately communicate important business information when they reflect the good design practices discussed in this practical guide to effective table and graph design. Information is provided on the fundamental concepts of table and graph design, the numbers and knowledge most suitable for display in a graphic form, the best tabular means to communicate certain ideas, and the component-level aspects of design. Analysts, technicians, and managers will appreciate the solid theory behind this outline for ensuring that tables and graphs present quantitative business information in a truthful, attractive format that facilitates better decision making.

About this title

About the Author:

Stephen Few is the founder of the consulting firm Perceptual Edge. He has more than 20 years of experience as a consultant and educator in the fields of data warehousing and information design. He lives in Berkeley, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Analytics Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0970601999
• ISBN 13: 9780970601995
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 280