Kirk Andy Data Visualisation (152646893X)

One of the 'six best books for data geeks' - Financial Times

Winner of the 'Printed Information Resource 2020' award from the Knowledge & Information Management Group, part of The Chartered Association of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP)

With over 200 images and extensive how-to and how-not-to examples, this new edition has everything students and scholars need to understand and create effective data visualisations.

Combining ‘how to think’ instruction with a ‘how to produce’ mentality, this book takes readers step-by-step through analysing, designing, and curating information into useful, impactful tools of communication.

With this book and its extensive collection of online support, readers can:

• Decide what visualisations work best for their data and their audience using the chart gallery
• See data visualisation in action and learn the tools to try it themselves
• Follow online checklists, tutorials, and exercises to build skills and confidence
• Get advice from the UK’s leading data visualisation trainer on everything from getting started to honing the craft.