They are popular because they are popular, which is a circular argument that suits a pie chart. But there are some serious downsides to using the humble pie.
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Communication is a two-way street.
Venn diagrams have helped the development of logic and computing.
A mathematical method of analyzing networks can spot hidden features such as people who wield soft power in organizations.
The Conversation’s best graphs have removed doubt, surprised, and told entire stories.
Take a closer look at what’s driving climate change and how scientists know CO2 is involved, in a series of charts examining the evidence in different ways.
Our brains cannot easily understand tiny risks so we tend to overestimate them. That’s when we need a little extra help to make the best decisions about our health.
There have been some shockingly bad graphs circulating during the pandemic.
Visualizations can help you understand data better – but they can also confuse or mislead. Here, some tips on what to watch out for.
Don’t just tell us how many new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, tell us how many people you tested as well. That helps us to know if things are getting better or worse.
These graphs reveal something you may have not seen illustrated before.
How do diverse movies fare in the international box office? What time do trolls like to post their comments? We look back on some of this year’s most intriguing graphs and maps.
Let’s say you want the perfect mix of friends and strangers at your next party. Mathematicians have been working on a version of this problem for nearly a century, and the answer is complicated.
Teachers are starting to ditch graphing calculators for math apps. Was the expensive tech ever worth it – or is it just holding students back?
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Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Western Michigan University
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