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To: bvw
That has to be among the world’s worst numerical graphics.
The color key is too small to be readable, the difference between the colors of multiple segments with similar shades is imperceptible,

The listing on the right side is in order highest to lowest, as is the chart, highest to lowest.

It makes it very clear where the real money is spent.

133 posted on 07/12/2011 6:24:35 PM PDT by Doe Eyes
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To: Doe Eyes

No, cervine oculated, it isn’t clear at all. There are better ways of presenting that data.


134 posted on 07/12/2011 6:29:10 PM PDT by bvw
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To: Doe Eyes
Here is another way of presenting similar data. Here the numerical amount that the British government payeth each private company is shown in text at the center of each element, along with the name of the company and the area within the circle is proportional to how much the company gets:

A great graphic. It could even be enhanced by color coding, say codes to indicate what type of good or service each company provides. That detail is given under the paid amount in text that is too small to read.

136 posted on 07/12/2011 6:39:38 PM PDT by bvw
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