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| ===Some Notes on the Contribution / Results Sections === | =====Some Notes on the Contribution / Results Sections ===== |
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| | When not to use graphs | When the graph contains too much or too little data | | | When not to use graphs | When the graph contains too much or too little data | |
| | Common mistakes in graphs | Equating two-dimensional space with one-dimensional space \\ Forget to indicate that an axis does not start at zero \\ Using pie charts for open-ended scales [[http://www.ru.is/faculty/thorisson/courses/h2006/methodology/thorisson-6.html|examples]] (scroll down) | | | Common mistakes in graphs | Equating two-dimensional space with one-dimensional space \\ Forget to indicate that an axis does not start at zero \\ Using pie charts for open-ended scales [[http://www.ru.is/faculty/thorisson/courses/h2006/methodology/thorisson-6.html|examples]] (scroll down) | |
| | 9 tips to make your graphs great \\ (based on: [[http://www.statcan.ca/english/edu/power/ch9/sumgraphs/sum.htm|source]]) | 1. decide on a clear purpose \\ 2. convey an important message \\ 3. draw attention to the message, not the source \\ 4. experiment with various options and graph styles \\ 5. use simple design for complex data \\ 6. make the data 'speak' \\ 7. adapt graph presentation to suit the data \\ 8. ensure that the default visual perception process of the reader is easy and accurate \\ 9. avoid ambiguity | | | 9 tips to make your graphs great \\ (based on: [[http://www.statcan.ca/english/edu/power/ch9/sumgraphs/sum.htm|source]] - now defunct. [[http://flowingdata.com/2010/07/22/7-basic-rules-for-making-charts-and-graphs/|Alternative source]]) | 1. decide on a clear purpose \\ 2. convey an important message \\ 3. draw attention to the message, not the source \\ 4. experiment with various options and graph styles \\ 5. use simple design for complex data \\ 6. make the data 'speak' \\ 7. adapt graph presentation to suit the data \\ 8. ensure that the default visual perception process of the reader is easy and accurate \\ 9. avoid ambiguity | |
