Data Visualization in the Neurosciences: Overcoming the Curse of Dimensionality

Elena A. Allen; Erik B. Erhardt; Vince D. Calhoun

doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2012.05.001

Data Visualization in the Neurosciences: Overcoming the Curse of Dimensionality

Elena A. Allen, Erik B. Erhardt, Vince D. Calhoun

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Abstract

In publications, presentations, and popular media, scientific results are predominantly communicated through graphs. But are these figures clear and honest or misleading? We examine current practices in data visualization and discuss improvements, advocating design choices which reveal data rather than hide it.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	603-608
Number of pages	6
Journal	Neuron
Volume	74
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2012.05.001
State	Published - May 24 2012
Externally published	Yes

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