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Visualising statistics

By Shawn. Follow me on Twitter. Filed in Fun.

GapminderI’ve always has an admiration for anyone who can display complex information simply. This is why Edward Tufte’s books, like Envisioning Information, are among my favourites.

Nerida Hart sent me this link which I think you’ll find impressive: http://www.gapminder.org/

Nerida, when are you going to get a blog so I can link to this cool information you send me?

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You really need to see Hans Rosling in action using this software, in the videocast from TED this year. Google his name and TED and be prepared to be blown away.

Posted by: Les Posen at July 30, 2006 9:59 AM

Great stuff Shawn

I wish I had time to write a blog, but it is much nicer to see it up on the Anecdote blog 8-)

Nerida

Posted by: Nerida Hart at July 30, 2006 10:29 AM

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