Module 4: Responsible Data Storytelling
Data Visualization Expert Edward Tufte
Statistician and artist Edward Tufte wrote a book The Visual Display of Quantitative Information which provides a history of data graphics. Although the book was published in 1983, it is still considered one of the key books in this area. Tufte uses the term to describe poor data visualizations that either don’t inform at all or providing misleading information due to the way the data is presented. He also recommends a strong where the data is presented as is and not distorted to provide misinformation or a form of editorializing of the data.
Term coined by statistician Edward Tufte used to describe a chart or graph that misleads or distorts data.
Term coined by statistician Edward Tufte. It underscores the importance of providing data as is and avoiding any possible distortion or editorializing.