Data Visualization in Sociology.
Published
Journal Article
Visualizing data is central to social scientific work. Despite a promising early beginning, sociology has lagged in the use of visual tools. We review the history and current state of visualization in sociology. Using examples throughout, we discuss recent developments in ways of seeing raw data and presenting the results of statistical modeling. We make a general distinction between those methods and tools designed to help explore datasets, and those designed to help present results to others. We argue that recent advances should be seen as part of a broader shift towards easier sharing of the code and data both between researchers and with wider publics, and encourage practitioners and publishers to work toward a higher and more consistent standard for the graphical display of sociological insights.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Healy, K; Moody, J
Published Date
- July 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 40 /
Start / End Page
- 105 - 128
PubMed ID
- 25342872
Pubmed Central ID
- 25342872
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0360-0572
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1146/annurev-soc-071312-145551
Language
- eng