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When deciding how much information to convey in a chart, the designer should
1. include only what is needed.
2. include a little more than is probably necessary.
3. expect the reader to be willing to spend a few minutes absorbing the key ideas.
4. plan to use labels to help readers understand the data quickly.
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Correct choices: 1 and 4.
- 1 (include only what is needed) — yes. Remove chartjunk and focus on the data and context required to make the point.
- 4 (plan to use labels to help readers understand the data quickly) — yes. Clear titles, axis labels, legends and callouts make comprehension fast.
Why 2 and 3 are incorrect:
- 2 (include a little more than is probably necessary) — generally a bad idea; extra items distract and obscure the message. If more detail is needed, provide it separately (appendix, tooltip, linked view).
- 3 (expect the reader to spend a few minutes absorbing the key ideas) — you should design so the key idea is understood quickly; don’t rely on readers’ patience.
- 1 (include only what is needed) — yes. Remove chartjunk and focus on the data and context required to make the point.
- 4 (plan to use labels to help readers understand the data quickly) — yes. Clear titles, axis labels, legends and callouts make comprehension fast.
Why 2 and 3 are incorrect:
- 2 (include a little more than is probably necessary) — generally a bad idea; extra items distract and obscure the message. If more detail is needed, provide it separately (appendix, tooltip, linked view).
- 3 (expect the reader to spend a few minutes absorbing the key ideas) — you should design so the key idea is understood quickly; don’t rely on readers’ patience.
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