A group of young researchers attempted to understand data vi…

A group of young researchers attempted to understand data visualization as a physiological and psychological phenomenon. In their research, they found that Chartjunk might not be so bad. A chart’s effectiveness is not an absolute consideration. Visualization literacy can be measured. Our visual systems are quite good at math. Explain two of these findings using real-life examples.

When a chart hits our eyes, we have five high-level, mostly…

When a chart hits our eyes, we have five high-level, mostly agreed-upon principles: We do not go in order. We see first what stands out. We see only a few things at once. We seek meaning and make connections. We rely on conventions and metaphors. Explain two of the principles (you can also explain the principles using real-life examples).