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Graphic Methods for Presenting Facts

Brinton, Willard C. Graphic Methods for Presenting Facts. New York: The Engineering Magazine Company, 1914. Internet Archive identifier: cu31924032626792 (Cornell University Library copy). The first American textbook on what we now call data visualization. 276 words

This pamphlet has resulted in the appropriation of some millions of dollars for the improvement of public schools. The arrangement of the pamphlet itself is worthy of note in that each left-hand page is a chart, while each right-hand page, facing the chart, is devoted to a brief explanation of the conclusions which can be made from a study of the chart. This arrangement of alternate pages of chart matter and printed matter is tremendously effective and is well worth copying.

It is frequently necessary to contrast one grouping of components

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with another grouping of components. In Fig. 34 we have a chart Nvliich may give a vahiable suggestion to anyone who is considering the rearrangement of departments in any large organization. The present arrangement and the proposed arrangement are each clearly indicated, with connecting lines to show instantly the disposition of each of the old departments.

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Fig. 35. Routing of a Letter Through the Adjutant General's Office Requesting the Discharge from the Army of an Enlisted Man in Recruitmg Service, Contrasted with the Routing Proposed by President Taft's Commission on Economy and Efficiency