Robin Moffatt • 2/8/2010

Illustrating data

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The article explores the effectiveness of data visualization, arguing that images can be more powerful than raw numbers. It uses a personal anecdote about misinterpreting a chart comparing mind-mapping software ratings due to a rendering issue, highlighting how visuals can guide—or mislead—interpretation and the importance of accurate graphical representation.

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