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# 6.1 Ways we visualise data

Different ways that data is visualised

When we want to show information in a clear and understandable way, we can use different methods to help us. Let's take a look at some examples so we can learn more about the different ways we can visualize data. Click on the expandable sections to explore these methods further."

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<summary>Infographics</summary>

A visual representation of information, data, or knowledge that combines different elements such as charts, graphs, images, and text to present complex information in an easy-to-understand and visually appealing format.

<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Vh729i2Y3H3N-76MImKLAemoyVrclY7Pj9-NXdNWJEycTIHmy4z2-jw7O5yCkkZskEseKvSOf5lsxszULBDx-KtvAvfs7LBNytQUNGF_1SzgF9TQGbTi5d7VNRRA1CB0FNayQLHCQVls6W9iKyFxHaojnFHWGHl4Y92hRqvql-dNAlMnhsWY0KKjsLQ" alt="" data-size="original">

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<summary>Maps</summary>

A graphic representation of a geographical area that provides information about different features, such as location, distribution, and density of population, natural resources, economic activities, etc.

<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9DhHgs0v5YPqYaAOkLDVLNEhgx7tQrxtH0bLr_-l9OSPO3YT887SaMEsmxLX-xFWiCfaAbg0c8YP6Ke87sYKYjFfmvniz3LW0gkE9NYBLH8H2cUDnSzu5Y3KVHi3xZs0oyKR8olY_tbDNMLVVsZ07QS8hCZJSHJ5L1rvd3jmS000aTF9wo14gIbOMbg" alt="" data-size="original">

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<summary>Timeline </summary>

A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events that displays the order and duration of different events over time.&#x20;

<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ht67GJQGKk8F6KFqwUBV0wyCXQm8pim3GM1SYkVb6VxlQ_GHEDzxPYxZJCTH1taZfGcfsEEFby7-PVrm-rcm-ROHB06mjPgOemOkbh3bqGsV91NqIFh2za_QnExMuPmqVmGJZ1U5zGLUU-_kh_aoGO227xmh-bYQQheakJEbntdPDdmPPMQj1n3j6-M" alt="" data-size="original">

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<summary>Charts &#x26; graphs</summary>

Timelines A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events that displays the order and duration of different events over time.\
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Fm67dNgzbYWt3VFmeUE9bHxgQot6P66gjxbv0ftmsRK19kzwZNBQpD95XDqHK-yiAlCmAQT4XZinrLIsXO5u0X7PXPq_zWGP5xAroGO3NXngFZxueCi1OoLDDKMQS4yvEWuDfQ_u7v08E9eb9a9Ys4ZmolCPgTV8WQzVoMxvhdkWpV91iTRyHSwoy0E)

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<summary>Tree diagrams</summary>

A graphical representation of a hierarchical structure that shows the relationships between different elements, such as categories, subcategories, and sub-subcategories.\
![](https://2315907434-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fi8JLXAtCzbzpRcnAIJsv%2Fuploads%2FM0MKwzPMrfD7ECrLPF4O%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=454588c4-eaea-4428-8430-a2b534abaf63)

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<summary>Word clouds</summary>

A graphical representation of text data that shows the frequency of words in a particular document or corpus by representing them in different sizes or colors, with more frequent words being displayed larger or more prominently.\
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Mw0vtjmvpHQjQpj0wu_etMkvKqPJ4wlppH6xHXhQ-a8_ZnW1jRVZrNVzCWfJchFjgcxhXmeWNJwfBTePHglneNAUqofuUyA_xugEWnBRPR3MkxRJzf2XvGCVJ0kL7I3vIV5oLvtBo63seCjgwu8Dyvq5-kukVTojYFk4AH1_Cr8Gvo-D18AWxjr_UzY)

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<summary>Venn diagrams</summary>

A graphical representation of sets and their relationships that displays the overlapping and non-overlapping areas between different sets using circles or other shapes.\
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/I2HHziJrVmoy5D3wvbLoT7aqCpyfzeVjoV7oP-YjLQFAI95tBiDdhRuwael9qOpBSqpgPE8H34GGa9Hy6qlbMnhVLCkAz2Ctx_Li_JJvo7P49huGWkKjfm9eSplvAfUTS1EvS_EKaPJUjdtlUjAMOGOdxhUcFlAflVt2tTHz8c-mJrxFvDTWqf2-qkc)

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