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Krista Stevens

This Week in Data Reading

This week, Boris Gorelik shares his thoughts on a NYU study of “The Persuasive Power of Data Visualization.”
Krista Stevens

This Week in Data Reading

This week, Boris, Demet, Charles, and Sirin offer pieces on data visualization, deep learning architecture, the “Dirtbag Left,” and an obituary for the late Hans Rosling, a man who “had a talent for using numbers to tell exciting stories” — largely about the world becoming a better place. Enjoy our recommendations below and remember to…
Boris Gorelik

Evolution of a Plot: Better Data Visualization, One Step at a Time

The goal of data visualization is to transform numbers into insights. However, default data visualization output often disappoints. Sometimes, the graph shows irrelevant data or misses important aspects; sometimes, the graph lacks context; sometimes, it’s difficult to read. Often, data practitioners “feel” that something isn’t right with the graph, but cannot pinpoint the problem. In this…