Methods ≠ Methodology
A methodology is more than the methods used to collect, analyze, and interpret data…
Data Viz Toolkit: Tale of the Tile Grid Map
Although choropleth maps are a common choice for visualizing data that are location specific, they can be difficult to interpret — especially when the areas on the map vary in size. This is where tile grid maps become useful…
Making Meaning, Without the Mental Gymnastics
For a chart to be effective, it must convey a specific message. It is up to the designer of the visual to highlight the relevant information and craft a compelling story around the data…
Question(able) Format: Missing ≠ No
Being able to distinguish missing responses from ‘no’ responses is an important but often overlooked issue in survey design and analysis…
Visualizing Data with Data Bars
Data bars are a powerful yet underused built-in Excel feature for quickly visualizing large amounts of data…