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New tools for data visualization are frequently released. Many are free, some can be downloaded (vs. web 2.0), and others evolve with time. The ones described below are a fraction of what is available.

 

You can find more listed on my Delicious account: http://delicious.com/tlricherson. Use the tags for "data," "visualization," and "tools."

 

For more help, visit the Improving Data Visualization for the Public Sector Project.

 

 

Get started with selecting and creating a visualization

  • Choosing a Good Chart from the Extreme Presentation Method can help you decide which visualization format best suits your data. This downloadable one-sheet is available in multiple languages.

  • A Periodic Table of Visualization Methods gives you several categories and examples of ways to use information

  • Visualization Options from Many Eyes: A web-based tool with a variety of both familiar and unfamiliar ways to visualize both quantitative and qualitative data.

  • Exploratree gives you many choices for graphic organizers---a great way to begin moving into more visualizations.

  • Chartle: A Web 2.0 tool for creating interactive charts online.

  • Tagul, Wordle, Tagxedo, and Tag Crowd will allow you to make a variety of Word Clouds using your qualitative data (notes and other text).

  • Sparklines is a powerful open source add-in for Excel. It can also be downloaded with BeGraphic, allowing you to manipulate visualizations in PowerPoint.

  • The definitive site for free visual tools and devices also includes support tools. It is maintained by Karl Gude of Michigan State University's School of Journalism. 

  • Use MapAList to transfer your spreadsheet to a customized Google Map. 
  • Read about Choosing Colors. Then, make use of the Colorbrewer to preview how different shades of color will impact a visualization. Or, use the Color Scheme Designer or Kuler to help select color themes.
  • Download and use The Elements of Design and Color Theory quick reference sheets

 

 

 

 

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