Data Visualization : Part 1, New Directions for Evaluation, Number 139

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Assam, Tarek.

Contributor:

Evergreen, Stephanie.

Series:

J-B PE Single Issue (Program) Evaluation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Information visualization.

Local Subjects:

Information visualization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (96 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken : Wiley, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Do you communicate data and information to stakeholders? This issue is Part 1 of a two-part series on data visualization and evaluation. In Part 1, we introduce recent developments in the quantitative and qualitative data visualization field and provide a historical perspective on data visualization, its potential role in evaluation practice, and future directions. It discusses:Quantitative visualization methods such as tree maps Sparklines Web-based interactive visualization Different types of qualitative data visualizations, along with examples in various

Contents:

Data Visualization, Part 1; Copyright; Contents; Editor-In-Chief's Comment; Editors' Notes; Part 1 Chapter Descriptions; Reference; Chapter 1: Data Visualization and Evaluation; Abstract; What We Mean by Data Visualization; History and Current Trends in Data Visualization; Current Uses of Data Visualization in Evaluation; Understanding; Collecting; Analyzing; Communicating; Future Trends and Challenges; Challenges; Final Thoughts; References; Chapter 2: Developments in Quantitative Data Display and Their Implications for Evaluation; Abstract; Part 1: Variations on the Traditional Chart

Sparkcharts Twitter Friendly; Heat Mapping; Bubble Chart; Tree Map; Stack Graph; Part 2: The Web and New Display Features; Interactive Data Display Systems; Animation; Automation; Final Thoughts; References; Chapter 3: Visualizing Qualitative Data in Evaluation Research; Abstract; Evaluation Use of Qualitative Visualizations; Traditional Display of Qualitative Data; Framework for Visualizing Qualitative Data; Examples of Visualizations of Qualitative Data; Word; Sentences; Themes; Challenges and Conclusions; Notes; References; Chapter 4: Toolography; Abstract; Data Visualization Suites

Google Fusion Tables Google's Public Data Explorer; Many Eyes; Microsoft Excel; Tableau; Mapping Tools; Bing Maps; Google Maps; ArcGIS; Finishing Tools; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Flash; Qualitative Visualization Tools; MAXQDA; NVivo; Word Cloud Generators; Wordle; Tagxedo; Social Network Analysis Tools; Netdraw; NodeXL; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-118-79340-4