Glossary
- Chartjunk
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Term coined by statistician Edward Tufte used to describe a chart or graph that misleads or distorts data.
- Cognitive load
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The mental effort needed to take in new information.
- Confirmation bias
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The tendency to search for, interpret, prefer, and remember information in a way that confirms one's own pre-existing beliefs and positions.
- Data literacy
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The ability to derive meaningful information from data.
- Data visualization
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The graphical or pictorial representation of information and data
- Data-ink ratio
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Term coined by statistician Edward Tufte. It underscores the importance of providing data as is and avoiding any possible distortion or editorializing.
- Disinformation
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Intentionally biased or misleading information.
- Distortion
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When objects in the foreground appear larger than objects in the background, which appear smaller.
- Infographic
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Combination of information and graphics that tells a data story.
- Misinformation
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False information that is spread, regardless of intent to mislead.
- Occlusion
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When one 3D graphic partially blocks another one.
- Scaffolding
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The features that surround and support the content of a data visualization.
- Visual encoding
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Representing data with a visual element or symbol.
