Perceptual Principles for Effective Visualizations
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Visualization is the science of representing data visually in order to enhance communication or understanding. In this way, the complex and powerful capabilities of the human visual system can be harnessed to aid in the comprehension of potentially huge quantities of information. Since the information contained in visualizations must pass through the perceptual system, careful attention to the system's characteristics can greatly improve the effectiveness of visualizations.
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تاریخ انتشار 1995