convince principles for effective data visualizations
DESCRIPTION
The CONVINCE acronym from "Win With Advanced Business Analytics" by Isson and Harriot is used to ensure data visualizations adhere to principles of usability and have maximum effectiveness. - See more at: http://www.zingchart.com/blog/2014/09/08/principles-effective-data-visualization/#sthash.rPiK1Tjs.dpufTRANSCRIPT
Using the CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data
Visualization
2
What is CONVINCE?
Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
Convey Meaning
Objectivity
Necessity
Visual Honesty
Imagine the Audience
Nimble
Context
Encourage Interaction
3 Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
Win with Advanced Business Analytics:Creating Business Value from Your Data
Jean-Paul Isson, Jesse HarriottJohn Wiley & Sons, Sep 17, 2012
We found CONVINCE in:
Source: Google Books
4
Convey meaning
Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
Use titles. Good ones. And remember to label things.
Example: Titles & axis labels make it clear why the user is viewing this piano chart.
5 Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
ObjectivityPrudent chart selection and proper scaling are key.
Example: By adjusting scale and time period, one can manipulate how data appears
6 Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
Necessity
Example: By removing background items and unnecessary lines and ticks, the data being communicated quickly comes to the fore.
Avoid clutter.
7 Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
Visual HonestyProper use of axes, scales, and understanding charts are vital.
Example: Misunderstanding Venn diagrams led to some customers thinking the company’s values did not overlap with trust, partnership, innovation and performance. Oops!
Source: Metro.co.uk
8 Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
Imagine the AudienceGet to the point!
Example: These static and interactive chart features can improve usability of your data visualization by key audience groups.
9 Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
NimbleLess is more.
Example: The chart drilldown feature allows users to explore data further.
However, the additional visual is only there if the user selects it.
Interactive legends also help with this principle.
10
ContextUnderstanding data can require more than just numbers.
Example: Interactive features are added to provide zooming with a preview.
Allows users to zoom in but maintain overall position within the data set.
Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
11
Encourage InteractionUse interactive charts.
Example: A chart with zooming is good. A chart with a date picker to help users zoom in precisely is better.
Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
12
Read more
Using CONVINCE Principles for Effective Data Visualization
http://www.zingchart.com/blog/2014/09/08/principles-effective-data-visualization/
http://www.zingchart.com/try
Try it out