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Almost all of my visualization projects that use data from the Census Bureau comes via IPUMS. In this guide, I provide five steps to getting the data you need using their tools. Read More
Using the library command-line gets you more flexibility to highlight the important parts of the data. Read More
With cyclical data, a circular format might be useful. Combine that with a smooth density to reduce noise, and you got yourself a plot. Read More
By shifting the baseline to a reference point, you can focus a line chart on relative change, which can improve the visibility of smaller categories. Read More
Learn how to build a custom visualization using D3.js and get acquainted with the popular JavaScript library. Read More
Ooo, bubbles... It's not the most visually efficient method, but it's one of the more visually satisfying ones. Read More
Visualize rankings over time instead of absolute values to focus on order instead of the magnitude of change. Read More
Also known as a Marimekko diagram, the mosaic plot lets you compare multiple qualitative variables at once. They can be useful, sometimes. Read More