a) This line graph showcases nuclear reactors globally from 1954 to 2023. I chose this format as it offers a straightforward and clear view of the data trends across decades. b) I chose these countries at random, although in hindsight I could’ve probably found a more interesting angle, like countries with the least or most … Read more
Assignment 1: Datawrapper A. Created a line chart (see below) Above I have created a line chart where I have integrated additional information (i.e., metadata) to visualize the number of operational nuclear reactors worldwide between 1954 – 2023. I believe a line chart is a suitable visualization for showcasing the data because it helps to … Read more
Description of Choices- I made sure to choose a colour that stood out against the background. I also made sure both the title was clear with what the graph was stating. On top of this, I added a description and notes in order to give further information to the viewer. Description of choices- I made … Read more
Checklist – visualizations Ensure that each visualization includes and accurately reflects the following elements: Assignment 1 Datawrapper a) As noted in Alan Smith’s “How Charts Work”, line charts remain the “heavy lifters” of the chart world – because so much of our interest in data lies in how it has changed over time (58). However, … Read more
Visualization Online tools Assignment Assignment 1 Datawrapper a) This visualization shows the number of operating nuclear reactors worldwide from 1954 to 2023. X-axis is the year and y-axis is the numerical number of operating nuclear reactors. I chose to use a red line graph so that it is very clear and conspicuous and easier to … Read more
Checklist for visualisations: Assignment 28-11-24 1.A I choose to make the line red, to draw in the reader. Furthermore, I choose to annotate two of the important point in the graph. The increase in the first 5 years and then the first time the amount when over 400 reactors, to show how much it has … Read more
Checklist – visualizationsEnsure that each visualization includes and accurately reflects thefollowing elements:The selected graph is the best option for representing this dataAll numbers double-checkedSpell checkHeadline/titleCorrect units of measurementDescription of what the x- and y-axis representY-axis starts at 0 (If not: Is it clearly shown? Does the editor agree?)Conscious choice of colours (explained on request)SourceInstructions for … Read more
Assignment 1a. Embed code: <iframe title=”Number of operational nuclear reactors worldwide” aria-label=”Interactive line chart” id=”datawrapper-chart-bQl0B” src=”https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/bQl0B/1/” scrolling=”no” frameborder=”0″ style=”width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;” height=”455″ data-external=”1″></iframe><script type=”text/javascript”>!function(){“use strict”;window.addEventListener(“message”,(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[“datawrapper-height”]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(“iframe”);for(var t in a.data[“datawrapper-height”])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[“datawrapper-height”][t]+”px”;e[r].style.height=i}}}))}(); </script> Link: The line chart depicts a changing trend in the number of operational nuclear reactors worldwide from 1954 … Read more
ASSIGNMENT 1: DATAWRAPPER EXERCISE: A Choices made: For this chart, I chose a dark red color for the line to draw immediate attention and emphasize the trend in the number of nuclear reactors worldwide from 1954 to 2023. To make the chart more informative and user-friendly, I highlighted 2018—the year with the highest number of … Read more
Checklist for VisualisationsEnsure that each visualisation includes and accurately reflects thefollowing elements:The selected graph is the best option for representing this dataAll numbers double-checkedSpell checkHeadline/titleCorrect units of measurementDescription of what the x- and y-axis representY-axis starts at 0 (If not: Is it clearly shown? Does the editor agree?)Conscious choice of colours (explained on request) SourceInstructions … Read more