Best data visualization tools 2015
They used data visualization to graphically depict state’s stances on gay marriage over the years and created both a set of static images and a video compellation of the data. When gay marriage was legalized nationwide in June 2015 the New York Times decided to show rather than tell when publishing this article. Gay Marriage State By State – New York Times The graph is a great example of how we can get a snapshot of data from a quick glance but upon further exploration, more robust information is revealed. This visualization incorporates interactivity and each small dot on the graph above can be hovered on with a mouse to reveal which career sector it represents and the specific gain or loss percentage for the particular month and year. The Wall Street Journal created a data visualization of national unemployment by career sector. Track National Unemployment, Job Gains and Job Losses – Wall Street Journal So why are you still reading? This is all about the visual! Let’s dive into some of the best topical data visualization of the year (so far). When topical stories are accompanied by great visuals they can help enhance, strengthen, and shed a deeper light on a complex story. You see data visualizations everywhere these days, particularly in the news. Through graphical or pictorial representation of information, people can easily make sense of enormous amounts of data very quickly, making trends and patterns readily identifiable. Now imagine having to explain and summarize all that information in a way that is understandable and digestible for others. Think about an enormous spreadsheet filled with infinite rows and columns of rich, thoughtful, and painstakingly collected data points. By presenting complex data sets in a visual way, people can comprehend and analyze the information set faster and more clearly. Data visualization is a form of visual communication where data is presented in a pictorial or graphical format.