Quantitative Data Graphics: Best Practices of Designing Tables and Graphs for Use in Not-for-Profit Evaluation Reports
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Date
2005-06
Authors
Stabina, Ruta
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Abstract
Graphical presentation of quantitative data greatly improves information perception, absorption, and retention. This literature review study analyzed 16 sources published between 1990 and 2005, addressing the three most frequently used quantitative business data presentation types: tables, graphs, and charts (Tufte, 2001) and graphics design. Results are presented in four tables, providing a set of factors for consideration by not-for-profit organization program managers when creating quantitative graphical data visualizations for use in program evaluation reports.
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vi, 60 p. This paper was completed as part of the final research component in the University of Oregon Applied Information Management Master's Degree Program [see htpp://aim.uoregon.edu].
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Nonprofit organizations, Data visualizations, Applied Information Management, Data, Data presentation, Quantitative data, AIM, Nonprofit organizations