Reporters wrangle all sorts of data, from analyzing property tax valuations to mapping fatal accidents — and, here at Computerworld, for stories about and . In fact, tools used by data-crunching ...

Data visualization is one of the most important tools we have to analyze data. But it’s just as easy to mislead as it is to educate using charts and graphs. In this article we’ll take a look at 3 of ...

Choosing the right way to visualize your data makes the difference between telling a clear, compelling story or creating cognitive overload. Here's how to pick. Data is best understood when presented ...

Data can sometimes feel overwhelming, can’t it? Whether you’re staring at endless rows in a spreadsheet or trying to make sense of complex trends, it’s easy to feel lost in the noise. But what if ...

Imagine tapping into a raw data feed from a distributed network of IoT devices in a logistics center. The center is full of robots, employee work stations, and shipping and receiving docks. The data ...

A good visualization tool can help readers better retain information and more quickly understand complex subjects. In a recent post, IJNet covered three easy data visualization tools for journalists.

Time may seem scarcer than ever, but fortunately technological advancements have presented auditors with many tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of audits. One such tool is data ...

Scientists, probably more than most, are aware of the ever-increasing presence of data visualization in newspapers, television, online shopping, social media and even policy-making sales pitches in ...

Geoff McGhee is a journalist and data visualizer at Stanford University’s Bill Lane Center for the American West. Data Points is a new series where we explore the world of data visualization, ...