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Visualization deconstructed: New York Times "Mapping America" - O'Reilly Radar
Data visualization is an emerging domain that is deeply rooted in the tradition of cartography, having evolved to match the quantity and diversity of data we find in today's technological environment. In this first post in an ongoing data visualization series, I'll take a closer look at the New York Times' Mapping America interactive map of the American census data. This subject also gives me an opportunity to talk briefly about the relationship between cartography and visualization. As the ancestor of data visualization, cartography was initially used to navigate the land and the sea, to give us an overview of our physical space and help us explore the world more safely. Maps were catalyzers for the development of human societies.
The Joy of Stats, Exploring The Wonderful World of Statistics
“The Joy of Stats” , a BBC documentary by Dan Hillman about the wonderful world of statistics hosted by Hans Rosling . Documentary which takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the wonderful world of statistics to explore the remarkable power thay have to change our understanding of the world, presented by superstar boffin Professor Hans Rosling, whose eye-opening, mind-expanding and funny online lectures have made him an international internet legend.
Data visualization is a medium for understanding information that had previously been the domain of scientists and researchers. Today, due to the amount of data available, there is an increasing need to find new ways of understanding what information means that is available through social networks and throughout the Web. Engaging Online Communities is a report we published this week that explores ways to engage with customers. It looks at the tools available to engage, collect and analyze information. A logical next step beyond analysis is to engage communities in ways that helps them understand information.
3 Tips for Engaging Online Communities with Data Visualization
Revolutions: The Complete Joy of Stats
First there was the trailer , then there were clips , and now the complete 1-hour BBC4 programme The Joy of Stats featuring Gapminder 's Hans Rosling is available on YouTube!