Data Visualization Scope
There are different approaches on the scope of data visualization. One common focus is on information presentation such as Friedman (2008) presented it. On this way Friendly (2008) presumes two main parts of data visualization: statistical graphics, and thematic cartography. In this line the "Data Visualization: Modern Approaches" (2007) article gives an overview of seven subjects of data visualization:
- Mindmaps
- Displaying news
- Displaying data
- Displaying connections
- Displaying websites
- Articles & resources
- Tools and services
All these subjects are closely related to graphic design and information representation.
On the other hand, from a computer science perspective, Frits H. Post (2002) categorized the field into a number of sub-fields:
- Visualization algorithms and techniques
- Volume visualization
- Information visualization
- Multiresolution methods
- Modelling techniques and
- Interaction techniques and architectures
For different types of visualizations and their connection to infographics, see infographics.
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