Graphic Discovery: A Trout in the Milk and Other Visual Adventures by Howard Wainer | Data Visualization Book | Perfect for Statisticians, Researchers & Data Analysts (2016)
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"In an illustrated story of invention and inventor that mixes science and politics, intrigue and scandal, revolution and shopping, Howard Wainer validates Thoreau's observation that circumstantial evidence can be quite convincing, as when you find a trout in the milk." The story really begins with the eighteenth-century origins of the art, logic, and methods of data display, which emerged, full-grown, in William Playfair's landmark 1786 trade atlas of England and Wales. The remarkable Scot singlehandedly popularized the atheoretical plotting of data to reveal suggestive patterns - an achievement that foretold the graphic explosion of the nineteenth century, with atlases published across the observational sciences as the language of science moved from words to pictures.
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I happen to enjoy books with an historical point of view and this one provides background on the evolution of the graphical representation of what we now refer to as 'data'. I bought the book based on the title and the description. Took a bit for me to stay involved, but now I am picking it up at every chance I get and I am enjoying it.I will often combine my reading with internet searches to read more background information on a scientist/philosopher, a published paper that may be mentioned or a process that is talked about.There are some very interesting graphs as well as the discussion relating to how graphs can be used (manipulated) to enhance an argument about a specific subject.In a sense Author Wainer is suggesting caution and the need for clear understanding when faced with a graphical representation of data. Don't jump to conclusion without supporting data and information.Good book..."That' all I have to say about that".Bob P
