CS-GY 6313: Information Visualization

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Introduction
Defining Information Visualization
Why Use Visualization?
Popular Visualization Sources and Tools
Why Use a Graphical Representation?
The Problem with Statistics
Why Use a Computer to Visualize Data?
Why Use Interaction?
Assessing the Quality of a Visualization
Data Abstraction
Fundamental Graphs
Data Transformation
Graphical Components and Mapping Strategies
Color
Geo Visualization
Visualizing Temporal Data
Networks and Trees
- Visualizing Network Data
  Node-Link Diagrams
  Clutter Reduction
  Matrices
- Visualizing Trees
  Node-Link Diagrams
  Special Kinds of Trees
  Space-Partitioning and Containment
  Sunburst and Icicle Plots
Interaction and Multiple Views
- Single and Multiple View Methods
  Single View Methods
  Multiple (Linked) Views Methods
- Common Scenarios
Exploring Data
Animation, Pacing and Exposition

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Dot Maps

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Last updated 3 years ago

Dots are used to represent geolocated objects.

Each item is mapped to its geographical location.

Dot maps are used mainly to represent the density and distribution of geolocated objects/events.

Different color hues can be used to distinguish between objects of different types.