Chapter 16: Data Visualization
Discussion Topics with Answers
1. Produce a definition of data visualization. Explain how it caters to the perceptual
abilities of humans.
The idea of data-driven pictures is called visualization and is
2. Describe a taxonomy of interactive dynamics that combine the analysis task with
the practical operations that users need in their visualization tools of interactive
dynamics that results in task types for data visualization (Heer and Shneiderman,
2012).
See below (Box 16.1 in DTUI6):
3. Describe a summary of data types and example visualization techniques associated
with each.
See below (Box 16.2 in DTUI6):
4. Describe three challenges data visualization researchers face when trying to build
an interface. Suggest solutions to conquer these problems.
The challenges are:
• Importing and cleaning data