This repository contains the SAS programs that generate the graphs for the presentation
Wicklin (2024) "Ten Tips for Effective Statistical Graphics," presented at SAS Innovate 2024, Las Vegas, Apr 16-19.
The presentation is based on the compilation blog post Wicklin (2023) "10 tips for creating effective statistical graphics," The DO Loop blog, published 06Dec2023, https://blogs.sas.com/content/iml/2023/12/06/10-tips-statistical-graphics.html
The goal of this presentation is to enable you to create compelling graphs that effectively communicate a statistical analysis of data. A guiding maxim is to always consider your audience. An audience of lay people has different needs from an audience of technical experts. These tips are intended for technical audiences who are statistically literate.
The 10 tips are:
- Simpler is better.
- Use Well-Designed Color Palettes
- Use Small Multiples
- Use a Horizontal Display for Categories
- Order Categories by Using a Statistic
- Plot Rates, Not Counts
- Visualize Missing Data
- Use Lasagna Charts Instead of Spaghetti Plots
- Use Dot Plots Instead of Dynamite Plots
- Think Carefully about Using Log Scales