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Visualization methods

Visualization methods refer to techniques used to represent data, concepts, or spatial information visually, making complex data easier to understand, analyze, and communicate. These methods can be applied in various fields, including cartography, data science, business intelligence, and scientific research.

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Introduction

Types of Visualization Methods:

1. Graph-Based Visualizations (Statistical Data Representation)

Used for numerical and categorical data in business, economics, and research.

  • Bar Charts: Compare discrete categories.
  • Line Graphs: Show trends over time.
  • Pie & Donut Charts: Represent proportions in a whole.
  • Bubble Charts: Display relationships using size variations.
  • Scatter Plots: Show relationships and correlations between two variables.

2. Spatial Visualizations (Geographic & Cartographic Data)

Used in GIS, urban planning, and environmental studies.

  • Choropleth Maps: Use color gradients to show values across regions.
  • Dot Density Maps: Represent distributions with dots.
  • Heat Maps: Visualize intensity or concentration.
  • Flow Maps: Show movement patterns (e.g., migration, trade).
  • Topographic Maps: Represent elevation and terrain.

3. Network & Relationship Visualizations

Used for showing connections, hierarchies, and dependencies.

  • Node-Link Diagrams: Represent relationships (e.g., social networks).
  • Tree Diagrams: Show hierarchical structures.
  • Sankey Diagrams: Visualize flows of energy, money, or data.

4. 3D & Interactive Visualizations

Used in scientific modeling, simulations, and GIS.

  • 3D Surface Models: Represent terrain, weather, or statistical data.
  • Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR): Used for immersive analysis.
  • Interactive Dashboards: Allow users to filter and explore data dynamically.

Outgoing relations

Incoming relations

  • Bar Chart is subconcept of Visualization methods
  • Bubble chart is subconcept of Visualization methods
  • Diagram is subconcept of Visualization methods
  • Donut Chart is subconcept of Visualization methods
  • Histogram is subconcept of Visualization methods