Principles of analytic design

Edward Tufte (2006), Beautiful Evidence, Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press

1 Show comparisons, contrast, differences   |    2 Show causality, mechanism, explanation, systematic structure    3 Show multivariate data (more than two variables)    |    4 Completely integrate words, numbers, images, diagrams    5 Thoroughly describe the evidence & your sources    |   6 Ensure the quality, relevance & integrity of the content