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The worst graph dissection in a decade. Does he intentionally omit reading that the graph is titled "Relative consumer spending on media, by category (2008) per
by mfukar 16y ago
The worst graph dissection in a decade. Does he intentionally omit reading that the graph is titled "Relative consumer spending on media, by category (2008) per capita"? Does he intentionally skip reading the article while he tries to decipher what a graph says?
What a tool.
- zalew 16y agoThe purpose of a graph (and any other infographics) is to illustrate data in an adequate and user-friendly manner. If you have to think over and over what the graph represents, it means it's poorly designed.
- mfukar 16y agoI don't disagree with your point. I'm simply saying it's impossible to understand what a graph illustrates without reading few, simple sentences. Like its title.
- zalew 16y agoThe graph looks like a timeline while it isn't. I don't know what's the number in the peak point. What does some point in the middle of the line between f.ex. tv and newspapers represent? It's silly and confusing.
- mfukar 16y agoSo, rendering the graph as a bar set with proper numbering and perhaps a detailed legend would convey the information just as well and avoid confusion as to what points between "Movies" and "Books" mean (although that very question has a very elementary one-word answer followed by a look of ever-so-slight amusement). Still far from worst graph of the decade. For an example of a worse and far more hilarious case, over the top of my head: http://www.mydailyroast.com/?p=311 http://www.mydailyroast.com/?p=311 Have a nice day.
- jvdh 16y agoFigures including their title and label should mostly speak for themselves. The title implicitly promises the viewer a comparison of different countries. This graph is a prime example of how not to present that data. The linked article explains that in every detail and provides feedback on how it should be done.
- jaekwon 16y agoThey still shouldn't add per capita figures up, which the article mentioned.