Podcast
Questions and Answers
Gridlines, even muted, should not be used when the graph includes numeric labels on each data point. 2 1 0 n/a Graph does not have ______ line
Gridlines, even muted, should not be used when the graph includes numeric labels on each data point. 2 1 0 n/a Graph does not have ______ line
border
Graph should bleed into the surrounding page or slide rather than being contained by a ______. 2 1 0 n/a
Graph should bleed into the surrounding page or slide rather than being contained by a ______. 2 1 0 n/a
border
Axes do not have unnecessary tick marks or axis lines. Tick marks can be useful in line graphs but are unnecessary in most other graph types. Remove axes lines whenever ______. 2 1 0 n/a
Axes do not have unnecessary tick marks or axis lines. Tick marks can be useful in line graphs but are unnecessary in most other graph types. Remove axes lines whenever ______. 2 1 0 n/a
possible
Graph has one horizontal and one vertical ______.
Graph has one horizontal and one vertical ______.
Signup and view all the answers
Graphs should have a 'so what?' – either a practical or statistical significance to warrant their presence. For example, contextualized or comparison data help the viewer understand the significance of the data and give the graph more interpretive ______. 2 1 0 n/a
Graphs should have a 'so what?' – either a practical or statistical significance to warrant their presence. For example, contextualized or comparison data help the viewer understand the significance of the data and give the graph more interpretive ______. 2 1 0 n/a
Signup and view all the answers
The type of graph is appropriate for ______.
The type of graph is appropriate for ______.
Signup and view all the answers
Titles are in a larger size than ______ or annotations
Titles are in a larger size than ______ or annotations
Signup and view all the answers
The smallest text - axis labels - are at least 9 point font size on paper, at least 20 on ______
The smallest text - axis labels - are at least 9 point font size on paper, at least 20 on ______
Signup and view all the answers
Titles, subtitles, annotations, and data labels are ______
Titles, subtitles, annotations, and data labels are ______
Signup and view all the answers
Consider switching graph ______ to make text horizontal
Consider switching graph ______ to make text horizontal
Signup and view all the answers
Position data labels near the data rather than in a separate ______
Position data labels near the data rather than in a separate ______
Signup and view all the answers
Improper arrangement of graph elements can confuse readers at best and mislead viewer at worst. Thoughtful arrangement makes a data visualization easier for a viewer to ______
Improper arrangement of graph elements can confuse readers at best and mislead viewer at worst. Thoughtful arrangement makes a data visualization easier for a viewer to ______
Signup and view all the answers
Rather than a generic phrase, use a descriptive sentence that encapsulates the graph’s finding or “so what?” Western cultures start reading in the upper left, so locate the ______ there.
Rather than a generic phrase, use a descriptive sentence that encapsulates the graph’s finding or “so what?” Western cultures start reading in the upper left, so locate the ______ there.
Signup and view all the answers
Guideline Rating 6-12 word descriptive ______ is left-justified in upper left corner. Short titles enable readers to comprehend takeaway messages even while quickly skimming the graph.
Guideline Rating 6-12 word descriptive ______ is left-justified in upper left corner. Short titles enable readers to comprehend takeaway messages even while quickly skimming the graph.
Signup and view all the answers
Subtitles and ______ provide additional information. Subtitles and annotations (call-out text within the graph) can add explanatory and interpretive power to a graph.
Subtitles and ______ provide additional information. Subtitles and annotations (call-out text within the graph) can add explanatory and interpretive power to a graph.
Signup and view all the answers
Text Graphs don't contain much text, so existing text must encapsulate your message and pack a ______.
Text Graphs don't contain much text, so existing text must encapsulate your message and pack a ______.
Signup and view all the answers
Rather than a generic phrase, use a descriptive sentence that encapsulates the graph’s finding or “so what?” Western cultures start reading in the upper left, so locate the title ______.
Rather than a generic phrase, use a descriptive sentence that encapsulates the graph’s finding or “so what?” Western cultures start reading in the upper left, so locate the title ______.
Signup and view all the answers
Guideline Rating 6-12 word descriptive title is left-justified in upper left ______. Short titles enable readers to comprehend takeaway messages even while quickly skimming the graph.
Guideline Rating 6-12 word descriptive title is left-justified in upper left ______. Short titles enable readers to comprehend takeaway messages even while quickly skimming the graph.
Signup and view all the answers
