Overview of a visual tool used in data presentation Chosen visual tool The selected visual is the Dot plot, which is also known as the Dot chart (Kirk, 2016). Visually it appears like a dot, and in order to compare the frequency, the simple scale is used. Only small sets of data are used for the Dot plot. Purpose served by the visual tool The Dot plot mainly shows varying quantitative values, and different categories of data can be used. Again, it is used to display data distribution, and it is a vital tool that provides useful information regarding the set, mode, and shape of data. Univariate data is used, and the variable is either quantitative or categorical. Visually, the appearance of dot plots is similar to that of a horizontal bar chart. Type of data that should be illustrated in the chosen visual The dot plot is used for displaying univariate data only. In a dot plot, each dot displays a particular value. In the case of whole numbers, the value might occur twice or thrice, and dots are…
Visual representation and data compilation Details of the selected visual The selected visual representation is a line graph that constitutes two specific data about the earning of individuals against a time period from 1920 to 2010. In the chosen figure, the percentage of income growth is plotted in the Y-axis with differences of 50% marked on each line. For the X-axis, time spans of 10 years are plotted on each line. However, the visual starts abruptly from 1920 with no prior information about the income growth before that period as well as no data are provided for the time period after 2010. Two separate line charts are plotted to separate out the income growth of the top 10% from the bottom 90%. Purpose of the visual The primary purpose of the chosen visual is to represent the differences in the income growth of the top 10% of the earners in the US from that of the bottom 90% earners of the nation. The visual compare the earning of the two categories over a selected time period and points out the…
Presenting visual data – compiling inclusions and exclusions Visual selection – the essential details The selected visual represents an approximated summary of the eligible votes cast in the 2015 general elections of the United Kingdom. From the chosen visual, the percentage of the votes as divided among the different parties can be seen. The visual is divided into three segments with varying colors to represent the varying categories of eligible voters. Only 25% of the votes were cast for conservative party while 42% of the votes went in for the other party. The remaining 33% of votes were not cast for any of the parties and are represented in black. Purpose served by the visual The chosen visual provides a clear explanation of the ratio that the various categories hold against each other. In a pie chart, the categories are represented as a portion of the circle – filling up the proportionate area that each category should have in comparison to the other categories. The prime purpose of using pie charts is to display classified data into ordinal categories. The…
Data visualization – the fundamental details of the histogram Description of the visual The chosen visual is a histogram representation of the count of total movies starred by Michael Caine. The time period with an even consistency of 5 years is plotted on the X-axis, starting right from the first theatrical release of the movies. The vertical axis is used to scale the count of movies that were released within the respective period of five years from 1965 and earlier to 2010 and later. Being a visual representation of the same range of values, the bar sizes are used to draw the relation among the values at the specific intervals. Purpose of the visual The primary purpose of data visual made through a histogram is to bring out the entire pattern that exists within the observation distributions. This type of data visualization represents the distribution of a quantitative group range along with its frequency (Gevers & Stokman, 2004). In case the bins of the histogram are relational with the values of specific intervals, the line/bar sizes are used to compare…
Analysis Paper Prompt Have you ever been watching the news and think to yourself, “How did the world become such a bad place?” Well, what makes a society bad has been a common debate for quite a while. In Uglies and Ship Breaker, the theme of a dystopian society is very clear. The controversy over what shifts a utopian society into a dystopian society is very fickle, however. The line is very thin as to what exactly crosses the line and what is deemed beneficial to society. We are continually seeking advancements and more sustainable ways of life, but we often find ourselves in very morally questionable situations. Many times, scientific manipulation of nature and life are involved in these developments, and opinions are very split as we may be “playing god” too much and messing with the natural balance of life. On the other hand, when we don’t control anything, it becomes chaotic. Both the Uglies and Ship Breaker exemplify how our society contains detrimental characteristics that lead these two societies to be how they are. In the Uglies…
Thought Experiment A thought experiment is something that is used to trigger different emotions and thoughts in a person and is used to evaluate how a person reacts to different situations (Ludwig, 128). In philosophy, thought experiments are used to test how a person relates to moral reasoning, different philosophical ideas, different theories, and different philosophical situations. There are no fixed thought experiments that a philosopher can use to guide their thoughts or those of their followers. However, a philosopher can form his thought experiments when looking at different scenarios and propose experiments to the people who relate to them. Such thoughts trigger a philosopher to engage in critical thinking and to evaluate life in various dimensions (Ludwig, 131). For instance, if a man sees a child who is about to fall into a well, what would trigger his thought of saving the child? Would it be to keep the child safe, or would it be so that he is recognized as a hero? Would it be so that he gets gratitude from society, or would it be so that…
Data visualization and understanding the significance of editorial thinking In data analysis, data visualization matters because it is concerned with the ways in which the intended audience is going to perceive the data. As the name suggests, data visualization mainly deals with the visual or representation part of the information. Data can be represented in the form of a chart, table, or graph (Kirk, 2012). These are vital visual elements that help the audience understand trends and common patterns. The editorial thinking mainly refers to the type of thinking that can influence the data creator to design and develop patterns that audiences will be able to perceive and make sense. Outlining the importance Representation or portrayal of data depends on the expertise of the data analyst. The analyst is free to choose one type over another and need to consider data subjectivity as well. For instance, the analyst can set values and date parameters. He or she is supposed to make legitimate and reasonable choices based on the audience’s needs. The analyst can make changes after noticing any interesting pattern…
Data visualization Data visualization is one of the components that ensure ways in which data will be represented in a graphical format. Usually, graphs, charts, and tables and plots are used to represent the data. Mainly researchers use the tool for presenting the information to the audience in a clear and precise manner. However, it is essential to note that editorial thinking plays a significant part in influencing the design choices of a data curator. It mainly refers to a type of thinking by which sensible and accurate decisions can be taken based on the changing trends or interesting patterns of data. The curator is supposed to consider the date parameters along with threshold values before making the choice of design. Based on the curator’s decision, it will be easier to enhance the data quality and features. The purpose is to attract audiences and ensure the workflow. Notably, it can help identify the real needs of viewers. The graphical data representation is also known as data visualization. The purpose is to communicate trends and patterns via charts, graphs, or any…
Role and importance of editorial thinking in data visualization Data visualization is a vital part of data analysis. Data or any kind of information can be represented graphically using the data visualization method. The graphs or charts are considered visual elements, and researchers can utilize the tools of data visualization to get insight regarding data patterns and trends (Buja, Cook & Swayne, 1996). Various proportions of editorial thinking are vital in influencing multiple design choices. The function of editorial thinking Editorial thinking mainly refers to the type or intent of a data curator to prioritize subjectivity and choosing one kind of portrayal over another. In data visualization, representation of data is considered one of the vital priorities, and therefore, the data curator is responsible for making decisions regarding the type of values that will be used, type of date parameters, minimum threshold value, and most importantly the usage of sensible and clutter-free choices. Making legitimate choices is vital in data visualization. Editorial thinking plays a crucial role because it allows the curator to “choose” or define what they want to…
An Analysis of the Blood Wedding by Garcia Lorca. Introduction and summary Blood Wedding is a famous play by Federico Garcia Lorca which was completed in 1932 but premiered in Madrid in 1933. The play is a combination of non-realistic and non-naturalistic features that involve the use of songs, chants, music, poetry and rhythm. The author divides the play into three acts with three scenes in each part to format the literary work for the continuous effect, dramatic climax and the final impact. The first part includes the setting of the play as in the farm homes of the groom and Leonardo. The author also introduces the audience to the characters while explaining their circumstances to develop the plot of the play. Act two takes place in the bride’s cavern where the bride takes off from the wedding, and elope with Leonardo as the man she loves. Act III is the final part which is full of pain and grief. It happens in the dark forest, and the eventual event is the death of Leonardo and the Bridegroom. The act…